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Two men further charged in ongoing sexual offences investigation
13:25 21/05/2026TWO men, arrested in connection with an investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation, have been charged with further offences.
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Don’t let criminals take advantage during busy harvest, say rural officers
16:00 19/06/2026Our rural officers are warning farmers to protect their GPS and other high-value equipment in the run-up to the busy harvest period
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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?
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 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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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 64 | 9.6% |
| Jun 2025 | 48 | 7.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 67 | 10% |
| Aug 2025 | 61 | 9.1% |
| Sep 2025 | 52 | 7.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 69 | 10.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 49 | 7.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 59 | 8.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 49 | 7.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 49 | 7.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 43 | 6.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 58 | 8.7% |