Harwich and Manningtree

Across the Tendring district, residents have told us that violent crime remains a significant concern. This includes worries about domestic abuse, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and behaviour that makes people feel unsafe in their homes and public spaces.

In response, officers continue to carry out targeted and high visibility patrols across Tendring, focusing on locations where violent crime and related concerns have been identified. A strong emphasis remains on tackling domestic abuse and protecting women and girls from harm.
We make use of a range of modern policing tools, including live facial recognition where appropriate, to identify suspects quickly and support positive outcomes for victims by ensuring offenders are brought to justice.
Working closely with partner agencies such as Tendring District Council, we continue to address antisocial behaviour linked to violence, including issues such as street drinking. Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain an important tool, allowing swift action where behaviour negatively impacts the safety and wellbeing of communities.
In addition, Tendring District Council is introducing the Women’s Safety Charter across the district, reinforcing a shared commitment to creating safer public spaces and improving confidence for women and girls when living, working, and travelling within Tendring.

Local businesses across the Tendring district have told us they are increasingly concerned about the rise in shoplifting and the impact this has on their livelihoods, staff confidence, and the overall safety of town centres and retail areas.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the district continue to deliver high visibility patrols within town centres and retail locations where shoplifting offences have been identified as a concern. These patrols are designed to deter offending, reassure businesses, and respond quickly to incidents when they occur.
Officers work closely with the Business Crime Team and local retailers to share information, identify repeat offenders, and support businesses in reporting incidents. Where appropriate, evidence led enforcement is used to pursue positive outcomes, including arrests, Community Protection Notices, and criminal sanctions.
Social media is used as an engagement and prevention tool to highlight the consequences of shoplifting, provide crime prevention advice to businesses, and reinforce the message that offences against local retailers will be taken seriously.
Partnership working with local authorities and business forums continues to strengthen, supporting a coordinated approach to tackling shoplifting and improving confidence for businesses, staff, and customers across Tendring’s town centres.

Residents and businesses across the Tendring district have told us they are concerned about antisocial behaviour involving young people in towns and villages. This includes behaviour that causes nuisance, intimidation, and negatively affects the use of public spaces and community facilities.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams continue to work closely with the wider Community Safety Partnership, including Tendring District Council and youth support services, to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour involving young people. This partnership approach ensures that early intervention, safeguarding, and enforcement are balanced appropriately.
A range of powers is used to address persistent or escalating issues. Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in key locations to discourage behaviour that negatively impacts public areas, such as unsafe gatherings, street drinking, and excessive noise.
Hotspot policing is also used to focus patrols in areas identified as higher risk for antisocial behaviour involving young people. By increasing officer presence at key times and locations, we aim to deter incidents, engage positively with young people, and provide reassurance to local communities.

Residents across the Tendring district have told us they remain concerned about vehicle crime, including theft from and theft of motor vehicles. These offences can have a significant impact not only financially, but emotionally, disrupting work, family life, and leaving people feeling vulnerable and unsafe in their communities.

To address concerns around vehicle crime, a proactive approach continues to be taken, focusing on both prevention and enforcement across the district. Neighbourhood Policing Teams carry out regular patrols in areas identified as experiencing higher levels of vehicle crime, with officers deploying at key times to deter offending and respond quickly to reports.
Crime prevention remains a key focus. Social media is actively used to share practical advice with residents on how to protect their vehicles, secure property, and reduce opportunities for offenders. This includes highlighting emerging trends, vulnerable locations, and simple steps that residents can take to lower their risk.
Officers also work to recover stolen vehicles and property wherever possible. Where vehicles are located, this information is used to highlight crime patterns and hotspot areas, helping to inform future patrol plans and targeted activity. Updates on enforcement activity and recoveries are shared with communities to increase awareness and provide reassurance.
By continuing to work closely with residents, partners, and local communities, we aim to reduce vehicle crime across Tendring and give people greater confidence that offences will be taken seriously and acted upon.

Local businesses across the Tendring district have told us they are increasingly concerned about the rise in shoplifting and the impact this has on their livelihoods, staff confidence, and the overall safety of town centres and retail areas.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the district continue to deliver high visibility patrols within town centres and retail locations where shoplifting offences have been identified as a concern. These patrols are designed to deter offending, reassure businesses, and respond quickly to incidents when they occur.
Officers work closely with the Business Crime Team and local retailers to share information, identify repeat offenders, and support businesses in reporting incidents. Where appropriate, evidence led enforcement is used to pursue positive outcomes, including arrests, Community Protection Notices, and criminal sanctions.
Social media is used as an engagement and prevention tool to highlight the consequences of shoplifting, provide crime prevention advice to businesses, and reinforce the message that offences against local retailers will be taken seriously.
Partnership working with local authorities and business forums continues to strengthen, supporting a coordinated approach to tackling shoplifting and improving confidence for businesses, staff, and customers across Tendring’s town centres.

Residents and businesses across the Tendring district have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour affecting towns, villages, and public spaces. This includes nuisance and intimidation linked to groups and individuals of all ages, such as street drinking, disorderly behaviour, noise disturbance, and the antisocial use of vehicles. These behaviours negatively impact community confidence, safety, and the enjoyment of public spaces.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams continue to work closely with the Community Safety Partnership, including Tendring District Council, licensing teams, youth support services, and other partners, to prevent and tackle antisocial behaviour in all its forms. This collaborative approach enables early intervention, safeguarding where required, and proportionate enforcement against persistent or escalating issues.
A range of enforcement and preventative powers is used to reduce harm. Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in key locations to address behaviours such as street drinking, disorder in public areas, excessive noise, and activity linked to antisocial vehicle use. These powers are supported by targeted stop checks, warnings, and enforcement where necessary.
In response to concerns around antisocial vehicle use, Neighbourhood Policing Teams also conduct dedicated road policing operations, working closely with the Roads Policing Team to target nuisance driving, speeding, vehicle-related antisocial behaviour, and the use of vehicles in a manner that causes alarm or distress. This includes the use of powers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act and vehicle enforcement legislation where appropriate.
Hotspot policing is used to focus patrols in areas identified as higher risk for antisocial behaviour, including locations associated with street drinking and problematic vehicle use. By increasing visible patrols at key times and working jointly with specialist teams, officers aim to deter offending, take decisive action where needed, engage constructively with communities, and provide reassurance to residents and businesses.

Residents across the Tendring district have told us they remain concerned about vehicle crime, including theft from and theft of motor vehicles. These offences can have a significant impact not only financially, but emotionally, disrupting work, family life, and leaving people feeling vulnerable and unsafe in their communities.

To address concerns around vehicle crime, a proactive approach continues to be taken, focusing on both prevention and enforcement across the district. Neighbourhood Policing Teams carry out regular patrols in areas identified as experiencing higher levels of vehicle crime, with officers deploying at key times to deter offending and respond quickly to reports.
Crime prevention remains a key focus. Social media is actively used to share practical advice with residents on how to protect their vehicles, secure property, and reduce opportunities for offenders. This includes highlighting emerging trends, vulnerable locations, and simple steps that residents can take to lower their risk.
Officers also work to recover stolen vehicles and property wherever possible. Where vehicles are located, this information is used to highlight crime patterns and hotspot areas, helping to inform future patrol plans and targeted activity. Updates on enforcement activity and recoveries are shared with communities to increase awareness and provide reassurance.
By continuing to work closely with residents, partners, and local communities, we aim to reduce vehicle crime across Tendring and give people greater confidence that offences will be taken seriously and acted upon.

During the summer months, Tendring experiences increased demand linked to higher visitor numbers, extended daylight hours, and greater use of public spaces. Residents and businesses have highlighted concerns around antisocial behaviour, including street drinking, disorder in public areas, noise nuisance, and antisocial use of vehicles. If left unchecked, these behaviours can escalate, undermine community confidence, and adversely affect local businesses and tourism.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams are delivering an enhanced summer response through Operation Solstice, the district’s coordinated summer crime prevention policing plan. This brings together neighbourhood, roads policing, and partnership activity to proactively prevent antisocial behaviour and criminality, respond quickly to emerging issues, and provide visible reassurance to communities.
Operation Sunbeam provides additional policing resources during peak summer periods. These resources are used to increase high visibility patrols, extend coverage into evenings and weekends, and support targeted enforcement in locations experiencing higher demand or repeat concerns.
Alongside this, Operation Reassure continues to focus on prevention, engagement, and problem solving. This includes proactive patrols in key locations, early intervention to address low level issues before they escalate, and partnership working with Tendring District Council, licensing teams, youth services, and other agencies to deliver sustained solutions.
A range of enforcement powers supports this activity. Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in key areas to address street drinking, disorderly behaviour, and activity that causes alarm, distress, or nuisance to the wider public. Officers balance engagement with proportionate enforcement where behaviours persist.
To address concerns around vehicle related antisocial behaviour, Neighbourhood Policing Teams are conducting dedicated road policing operations, working closely with the Roads Policing Team. These operations target nuisance driving, speeding, excessive noise, and antisocial use of vehicles, including the use of Section 59 powers and relevant road traffic legislation where appropriate.
Hotspot policing underpins the summer plan, with patrols focused on identified locations and peak demand times. By combining additional resources, specialist enforcement, and strong partnership working, Essex Police aims to reduce harm, prevent escalation, and ensure Tendring remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the summer.