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Braintree: Arrest over burglaries
09:16 25/08/2026There have been three break-ins at businesses and one at a residential address in the district between 29 July and 20 August.
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Witham: Detectives secure 12 year sentence
08:31 25/08/2026Detectives gathered enough evidence, and built a case so strong, that 35 year-old Luke Warner had no choice but to plead guilty to attempting to murder a woman in Witham.
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Braintree: 16 years for child abuser
08:58 17/08/2026A prolific sexual offender is now behind bars thanks to the diligence, hard-work, and professionalism of specialist sexual abuse investigators.
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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
17:00 11/08/2026Working to keep our rural communities safe, our Rural Engagement Team has seized 16 vehicles and recovered another 12 in six weeks
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Witham: Neighbourhood officers seize drugs and £100,000 of cigarettes
16:25 11/08/2026A man has been arrested after neighbourhood officers seized Class A drugs and £100,000 of cigarettes during a warrant in Witham
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Other theft
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Anti-social behaviour
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Burglary
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 67 | 9.6% |
| Aug 2025 | 61 | 8.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 52 | 7.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 69 | 9.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 49 | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 59 | 8.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 49 | 7% |
| Feb 2026 | 49 | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 43 | 6.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 58 | 8.3% |
| May 2026 | 78 | 11.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 63 | 9% |