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Refurbished Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides enhanced support for survivors in Essex
15:09 10/11/2026It provides a modernised centre which has been designed around the needs of survivors and victims of rape and sexual assault
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Silver End & Braintree: Man admits drug supply offences
18:00 04/11/2026A Silver End man attested in Braintree has admitted possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin following a neighbourhood policing investigation
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Protect your fuel: Rural officer’s advice to deter diesel thieves
13:15 27/10/2026Fuel tanks on farms and construction sites and lorries, trucks, tractors and generators can be a target for diesel thieves
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Getting a grip of shoplifting
13:24 22/10/2026In the last year our officers have secured 4,000 shoplifting charges, 500 more than the previous 12 months.
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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.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Sep 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Other theft
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 314 | 8.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 284 | 7.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 274 | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 254 | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 239 | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 324 | 8.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 319 | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 330 | 8.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 353 | 9.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 390 | 10.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 324 | 8.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 336 | 9% |