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Braintree: Man admits attempted burglary and going equipped
09:24 22/04/2025Officers responded to 999 call within five minutes and made quick arrest.
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Marine patrols to help keep you safe on the water
15:35 17/04/2025Our marine officers will regularly patrol anti-social behaviour hotspots along the Essex coastline this spring and summer
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Halstead: Two arrested as cannabis farm uncovered
16:53 15/04/2025Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team uncovered hundreds of cannabis plants at an address in Colchester Road, Halstead.
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Home burglary down 22% across the county thanks to "relentless focus"
15:45 11/04/2025This is the equivalent of 850 fewer victims - as our commitment to neighbourhood policing and bringing offenders to justice continues.
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Two new schemes to accelerate the charging process for shoplifters
17:08 10/04/2025We're speeding up the process of putting shop theft suspects before a court - aiming to improve conviction rates and enable officers to get back quickly to their neighbourhoods
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Feb 2025
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Anti-social behaviour
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | 361 | 9.2% |
| Apr 2024 | 320 | 8.2% |
| May 2024 | 299 | 7.6% |
| Jun 2024 | 285 | 7.3% |
| Jul 2024 | 418 | 10.7% |
| Aug 2024 | 410 | 10.5% |
| Sep 2024 | 316 | 8.1% |
| Oct 2024 | 322 | 8.2% |
| Nov 2024 | 290 | 7.4% |
| Dec 2024 | 346 | 8.8% |
| Jan 2025 | 290 | 7.4% |
| Feb 2025 | 258 | 6.6% |