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Witham: Driver sentenced after high-speed crash left victim in coma
14:02 14/06/2026A man left in a coma after being struck by a speeding driver in Witham is still recovering, as the driver responsible is sentenced for dangerous driving offences.
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Halstead: Man charged with cocaine supply offence
15:40 03/06/2026A man is due to appear in court charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine in Halstead following an investigation by Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Celebrating our volunteers
12:00 03/06/2026A massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you?
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Witham: Drug dealer sentenced for cocaine supply
18:20 02/06/2026A man is to serve three years in a young offender institution following a Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team investigation into cocaine supply in the Witham area
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38 LFR arrests in May, including for rape, as total number hits 160
10:17 01/06/2026It means since we first deployed our vans in August 2024, we’ve made 162 arrests.
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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 340 | 9.7% |
| Jun 2025 | 287 | 8.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 290 | 8.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 314 | 8.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 266 | 7.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 278 | 7.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 267 | 7.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 264 | 7.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 300 | 8.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 271 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 299 | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 341 | 9.7% |