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Braintree: Appeal after serious assault
14:45 09/09/2026We’re investigating a serious assault which took place in Deerleap Way, Braintree, at 9.20pm on Monday 7 September.
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LFR arrests hit 200
15:05 07/09/2026It's after there were 26 arrests made after suspects were identified thanks to the technology in August.
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Braintree: Three charged over firearms incident
01:41 01/09/2026Detectives are continuing enquiries after a targeted firearms incident in Braintree town centre left three people injured, with officers saying there is no ongoing threat to the wider public.
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Sixty-eight new officers take their oaths
17:54 04/09/2026They passed out at a ceremony at Essex Police HQ in Chelmsford.
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Uttlesford: Hare coursing reports – three dogs and thermal imaging scope seized
16:35 02/09/2026Three dogs and a thermal imaging scope have been seized by officers attending reports of hare coursing in the Bardfield area
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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 314 | 8.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 266 | 7.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 278 | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 267 | 7.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 264 | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 300 | 8.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 271 | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 299 | 8.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 341 | 9.6% |
| May 2026 | 320 | 9% |
| Jun 2026 | 340 | 9.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 308 | 8.6% |