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Cressing: Rural officers seize quadbike used for night poaching
14:50 22/09/2026Our rural engagement officers seized a quadbike following reports of night poaching in Cressing, helping to disrupt such criminal activity
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Ask yourself why something is being sold cheaply, says business crime officer
15:30 16/09/2026The work of our business crime team in tackling shop theft and retail crime has been highlighted by the BBC
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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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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026
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Shoplifting
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 266 | 7.4% |
| Oct 2025 | 278 | 7.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 267 | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 264 | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 300 | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 271 | 7.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 299 | 8.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 341 | 9.5% |
| May 2026 | 320 | 8.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 340 | 9.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 308 | 8.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 344 | 9.6% |