Street-level crime in Braintree - Braintree and Witham Times

Crime for Braintree

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Street-level crime and anti-social behaviour in from the Home Office.

To protect privacy, crimes are mapped to points on or near the road where they occurred.

Street name Crime type

Police station and neighbourhood policing team

Neighbourhood police station

Braintree Central neighbourhood policing team

Chief Inspector Martin Richards

I’m Chief Inspector Martin Richards. I’m the District Commander in the Braintree and Uttlesford Districts. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.

Sergeant Andrew Christian

I’m Sergeant Andrew Christian. I’m one of the sergeants responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree and Uttlesford Districts. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.

Sergeant Matthew Green

I’m Sergeant Matthew Green. I’m one of the sergeants responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree and Uttlesford districts. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.

Inspector Phil Jackson

I’m Inspector Phil Jackson. I’m one of the inspectors responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree and Uttlesford districts. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.

Police Constable Phil McShane

I'm PC Phil McShane. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Bocking and Brantree Neighbourhood and the Braintree Central Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab

Police Constable Dan Ricketts

I'm PC Dan Ricketts. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree and Bocking Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab

About this neighbourhood

The force responsible for policing and crime prevention in this area is Essex Police.

Messages and events

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Upcoming events

  • Pop up Lounge - Multi Agency (Opposite Town Hall, Braintree)

    When: 15th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Market Place, Braintree

    Let’s talk crime prevention
    - Learn how to keep you and your property safe.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep our communities safe, prevent crime and catch criminals.
    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

    When: 16th June 2026, 12.30pm

    Where: Hatfield Peverel

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Pop up Lounge - Multi Agency - Tesco, Weavers Court, Halstead

    When: 17th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Weavers Court, High Street, Halstead,

    Let’s talk crime prevention
    - Learn how to keep you and your property safe.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep our communities safe, prevent crime and catch criminals.
    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 18th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

    When: 19th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: 24 Highfield Road, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Pop up Lounge - Multi Agency – Witham, opposite Town Hall

    When: 19th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Newland Street, Witham

    Let’s talk crime prevention
    - Learn how to keep you and your property safe.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep our communities safe, prevent crime and catch criminals.
    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

    When: 19th June 2026, 12.30pm

    Where: Hatfield Peverel

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 20th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 21st June 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

    When: 22nd June 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 24 Highfield Road, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

    When: 23rd June 2026, 11.00am

    Where: 61 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

    When: 23rd June 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Yumy Café – Little Square, Braintree

    When: 26th June 2026, 11.00am

    Where: 8 Little Square, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 27th June 2026, 11.00am

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 28th June 2026, 12.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 29th June 2026, 10.00am

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

    When: 29th June 2026, 12.30pm

    Where: Hatfield Peverel

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

    When: 30th June 2026, 11.00am

    Where: 61 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

    When: 30th June 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 1st July 2026, 2.30pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 1st July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 1st July 2026, 5.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 2nd July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Cineworld Braintree Village

    When: 2nd July 2026, 4.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Gosfield Playing Field, Halstead

    When: 4th July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: Church Road, Gosfield, Halstead

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 6th July 2026, 11.00am

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

    When: 7th July 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

    When: 7th July 2026, 11.00am

    Where: 61 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – St Andrews Community Church, Gt Yeldham

    When: 9th July 2026, 10.30am

    Where: Church Road, Great Yeldham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 9th July 2026, 2.30pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 10th July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Bures Hamlet

    When: 11th July 2026, 11.00am

    Where: Bures Common

    Join officers from your neighbourhood policing team to talk about local policing.
    We’ll listen to you and do our best to answer questions you have about policing where you live. We can also let you know what we’re doing to keep people safe and catch those intent on causing harm to our communities. We’ll be able to offer advice and tips on staying safe, and if your concern isn’t a police matter, we’ll let you know who will be able to help.
    We hope to see you there.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 11th July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Village Hall

    When: 15th July 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel,

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

    When: 16th July 2026, 11.00am

    Where: 24 Highfield Road, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

    When: 17th July 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Cineworld Braintree Village

    When: 18th July 2026, 4.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

    When: 19th July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: 50 Newland Street, Witham

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 20th July 2026, 3.00pm

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Village Hall

    When: 24th July 2026, 10.00am

    Where: Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel,

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

  • Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

    When: 25th July 2026, 11.00am

    Where: Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

    - Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions.
    - Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals.
    - Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.

    On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.

Monthly crime data provided by police.uk under the Open Government Licence