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Panfield: Three dogs and a car seized by rural engagement officers
00:00 21/01/2027Three dogs and a car suspected of being involved in deer coursing have been seized by our Rural Engagement Team
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Braintree: Life for pair over Helen Bloomfield murder
13:53 16/10/2026Charlotte James, 29, of St Michaels Lane, Braintree and 40 year-old Amy Keely, of no fixed address, will spend a minimum of 19 years in prison.
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Uttlesford & Braintree: Three men charged with hare coursing offences
11:40 13/10/2026Three men have been charged with offences relating to hare coursing, following an investigation by our Rural Engagement Team in the Bardfield area
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Kelvedon: Man arrested following indecent exposure report
15:19 12/10/2026A man has been arrested as officers continue to investigate a report of indecent exposure in Kelvedon High Street.
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Braintree: Two guilty of murder of Helen Bloomfield
14:55 08/10/2026Fifty-two year-old Helen had been found dead at her home address in Aetheric Road on 19 April 2024.
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 295 | 8% |
| Oct 2025 | 314 | 8.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 284 | 7.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 274 | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 254 | 6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 239 | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 324 | 8.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 319 | 8.6% |
| May 2026 | 330 | 8.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 353 | 9.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 390 | 10.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 324 | 8.8% |