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Senior Officer Details
Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, or BJ, grew up in North London and attended St. Ignatius College in Enfield. He began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 1990. He served communities in and around Chingford and Walthamstow. BJ brought with him experience not only from his work with HM Customs and Excise, but his skills as a reserve soldier in the Parachute Regiment too.
Over the next 27 years, BJ worked in a variety of policing roles across London. He gained real-life policing experience needed to understand and lead a police service.
After learning the ropes as a response police officer, BJ joined the Metropolitan Police Services’ specialist public order team, the Territorial Support Group (TSG). He became a Sergeant in 1996 and continued his promotion through the ranks. By October 2014, BJ had become Area Commander for Northwest London. He had gained operational policing experience in a variety of roles
From the start, BJ always had an interest in operational policing. In particular, public order policing. His passion for keeping people safe showed throughout his time with the MPS. This was demonstrated through the operational roles he undertook as he moved up through the policing ranks.
Roles included overseeing the policing of football crowds and the Notting Hill Carnival. Large scale protests, and the London 2012 Olympics. Not to mention the implementations of Safer Neighbourhood Teams. All this experience led him to become Commander for Public Order in London.
BJ also worked as one of the National Counter Terrorism Commanders.
In 2017, BJ was seconded to the role of Deputy Chief Constable for Essex Police. He took over as the Chief Constable in October 2018.
Utilising his wealth of policing experience, BJ has worked on building community confidence in Essex. Along with his Chief Officer team, he continues to shape a workforce representative of our diverse communities. A workforce that has the ability to meet what our communities need.
This has included making sure his officers, staff and volunteers have the equipment they need for 21st Century Policing,. This involved the modernisation of the force's IT capabilities.
BJ also continues to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the force. He is a firm ally for LGBTQ+ communities. He continues to lead on, and enhance, the force’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy. The widely acclaimed ‘We Value Difference’ recruitment campaign gained plaudits from the College of Policing.
During his time as Essex Police Chief Constable, BJ has built a strong and capable command team. This has ensured the force has effectively dealt with significant and challenging events. This has included the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess by a terrorist. And the tragic death of 39 migrants found in a container lorry once it had reached Essex. This case resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of seven people for a total of more than 92 years.
Alongside his Chief Constable responsibilities, BJ is also the chair of the NPCC Operations Coordination Committee (NOCC). This committee has 13 wide-ranging national portfolios. It includes armed policing, public order and specialist areas such as aviation, maritime and roads policing. As part of this national responsibility, BJ also leads on the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This involves setting out how all emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm.
He is also the president of the Essex Police Choir, Band and Sports Association.
BJ has a postgraduate diploma in Police Leadership from Leicester University. He is also a graduate of the Cabinet Office Leaders UK senior public service leadership programme.
The Essex Police Chief was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal (QPM) for Distinguished Service, as part of Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours in 2022.
BJ is married to a former police officer, has two teenage daughters and an annoying Spaniel.
Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, or BJ, grew up in North London and attended St. Ignatius College in Enfield. He began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 1990. He served communities in and around Chingford and Walthamstow. BJ brought with him experience not only from his work with HM Customs and Excise, but his skills as a reserve soldier in the Parachute Regiment too.
Over the next 27 years, BJ worked in a variety of policing roles across London. He gained real-life policing experience needed to understand and lead a police service.
After learning the ropes as a response police officer, BJ joined the Metropolitan Police Services’ specialist public order team, the Territorial Support Group (TSG). He became a Sergeant in 1996 and continued his promotion through the ranks. By October 2014, BJ had become Area Commander for Northwest London. He had gained operational policing experience in a variety of roles
From the start, BJ always had an interest in operational policing. In particular, public order policing. His passion for keeping people safe showed throughout his time with the MPS. This was demonstrated through the operational roles he undertook as he moved up through the policing ranks.
Roles included overseeing the policing of football crowds and the Notting Hill Carnival. Large scale protests, and the London 2012 Olympics. Not to mention the implementations of Safer Neighbourhood Teams. All this experience led him to become Commander for Public Order in London.
BJ also worked as one of the National Counter Terrorism Commanders.
In 2017, BJ was seconded to the role of Deputy Chief Constable for Essex Police. He took over as the Chief Constable in October 2018.
Utilising his wealth of policing experience, BJ has worked on building community confidence in Essex. Along with his Chief Officer team, he continues to shape a workforce representative of our diverse communities. A workforce that has the ability to meet what our communities need.
This has included making sure his officers, staff and volunteers have the equipment they need for 21st Century Policing,. This involved the modernisation of the force's IT capabilities.
BJ also continues to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the force. He is a firm ally for LGBTQ+ communities. He continues to lead on, and enhance, the force’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy. The widely acclaimed ‘We Value Difference’ recruitment campaign gained plaudits from the College of Policing.
During his time as Essex Police Chief Constable, BJ has built a strong and capable command team. This has ensured the force has effectively dealt with significant and challenging events. This has included the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess by a terrorist. And the tragic death of 39 migrants found in a container lorry once it had reached Essex. This case resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of seven people for a total of more than 92 years.
Alongside his Chief Constable responsibilities, BJ is also the chair of the NPCC Operations Coordination Committee (NOCC). This committee has 13 wide-ranging national portfolios. It includes armed policing, public order and specialist areas such as aviation, maritime and roads policing. As part of this national responsibility, BJ also leads on the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This involves setting out how all emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm.
He is also the president of the Essex Police Choir, Band and Sports Association.
BJ has a postgraduate diploma in Police Leadership from Leicester University. He is also a graduate of the Cabinet Office Leaders UK senior public service leadership programme.
The Essex Police Chief was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal (QPM) for Distinguished Service, as part of Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours in 2022.
BJ is married to a former police officer, has two teenage daughters and an annoying Spaniel.
Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, or BJ, grew up in North London and attended St. Ignatius College in Enfield. He began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 1990. He served communities in and around Chingford and Walthamstow. BJ brought with him experience not only from his work with HM Customs and Excise, but his skills as a reserve soldier in the Parachute Regiment too.
Over the next 27 years, BJ worked in a variety of policing roles across London. He gained real-life policing experience needed to understand and lead a police service.
After learning the ropes as a response police officer, BJ joined the Metropolitan Police Services’ specialist public order team, the Territorial Support Group (TSG). He became a Sergeant in 1996 and continued his promotion through the ranks. By October 2014, BJ had become Area Commander for Northwest London. He had gained operational policing experience in a variety of roles
From the start, BJ always had an interest in operational policing. In particular, public order policing. His passion for keeping people safe showed throughout his time with the MPS. This was demonstrated through the operational roles he undertook as he moved up through the policing ranks.
Roles included overseeing the policing of football crowds and the Notting Hill Carnival. Large scale protests, and the London 2012 Olympics. Not to mention the implementations of Safer Neighbourhood Teams. All this experience led him to become Commander for Public Order in London.
BJ also worked as one of the National Counter Terrorism Commanders.
In 2017, BJ was seconded to the role of Deputy Chief Constable for Essex Police. He took over as the Chief Constable in October 2018.
Utilising his wealth of policing experience, BJ has worked on building community confidence in Essex. Along with his Chief Officer team, he continues to shape a workforce representative of our diverse communities. A workforce that has the ability to meet what our communities need.
This has included making sure his officers, staff and volunteers have the equipment they need for 21st Century Policing,. This involved the modernisation of the force's IT capabilities.
BJ also continues to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the force. He is a firm ally for LGBTQ+ communities. He continues to lead on, and enhance, the force’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy. The widely acclaimed ‘We Value Difference’ recruitment campaign gained plaudits from the College of Policing.
During his time as Essex Police Chief Constable, BJ has built a strong and capable command team. This has ensured the force has effectively dealt with significant and challenging events. This has included the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess by a terrorist. And the tragic death of 39 migrants found in a container lorry once it had reached Essex. This case resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of seven people for a total of more than 92 years.
Alongside his Chief Constable responsibilities, BJ is also the chair of the NPCC Operations Coordination Committee (NOCC). This committee has 13 wide-ranging national portfolios. It includes armed policing, public order and specialist areas such as aviation, maritime and roads policing. As part of this national responsibility, BJ also leads on the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This involves setting out how all emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm.
He is also the president of the Essex Police Choir, Band and Sports Association.
BJ has a postgraduate diploma in Police Leadership from Leicester University. He is also a graduate of the Cabinet Office Leaders UK senior public service leadership programme.
The Essex Police Chief was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal (QPM) for Distinguished Service, as part of Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours in 2022.
BJ is married to a former police officer, has two teenage daughters and an annoying Spaniel.
Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, or BJ, grew up in North London and attended St. Ignatius College in Enfield. He began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 1990. He served communities in and around Chingford and Walthamstow. BJ brought with him experience not only from his work with HM Customs and Excise, but his skills as a reserve soldier in the Parachute Regiment too.
Over the next 27 years, BJ worked in a variety of policing roles across London. He gained real-life policing experience needed to understand and lead a police service.
After learning the ropes as a response police officer, BJ joined the Metropolitan Police Services’ specialist public order team, the Territorial Support Group (TSG). He became a Sergeant in 1996 and continued his promotion through the ranks. By October 2014, BJ had become Area Commander for Northwest London. He had gained operational policing experience in a variety of roles
From the start, BJ always had an interest in operational policing. In particular, public order policing. His passion for keeping people safe showed throughout his time with the MPS. This was demonstrated through the operational roles he undertook as he moved up through the policing ranks.
Roles included overseeing the policing of football crowds and the Notting Hill Carnival. Large scale protests, and the London 2012 Olympics. Not to mention the implementations of Safer Neighbourhood Teams. All this experience led him to become Commander for Public Order in London.
BJ also worked as one of the National Counter Terrorism Commanders.
In 2017, BJ was seconded to the role of Deputy Chief Constable for Essex Police. He took over as the Chief Constable in October 2018.
Utilising his wealth of policing experience, BJ has worked on building community confidence in Essex. Along with his Chief Officer team, he continues to shape a workforce representative of our diverse communities. A workforce that has the ability to meet what our communities need.
This has included making sure his officers, staff and volunteers have the equipment they need for 21st Century Policing,. This involved the modernisation of the force's IT capabilities.
BJ also continues to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the force. He is a firm ally for LGBTQ+ communities. He continues to lead on, and enhance, the force’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy. The widely acclaimed ‘We Value Difference’ recruitment campaign gained plaudits from the College of Policing.
During his time as Essex Police Chief Constable, BJ has built a strong and capable command team. This has ensured the force has effectively dealt with significant and challenging events. This has included the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess by a terrorist. And the tragic death of 39 migrants found in a container lorry once it had reached Essex. This case resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of seven people for a total of more than 92 years.
Alongside his Chief Constable responsibilities, BJ is also the chair of the NPCC Operations Coordination Committee (NOCC). This committee has 13 wide-ranging national portfolios. It includes armed policing, public order and specialist areas such as aviation, maritime and roads policing. As part of this national responsibility, BJ also leads on the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This involves setting out how all emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm.
He is also the president of the Essex Police Choir, Band and Sports Association.
BJ has a postgraduate diploma in Police Leadership from Leicester University. He is also a graduate of the Cabinet Office Leaders UK senior public service leadership programme.
The Essex Police Chief was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal (QPM) for Distinguished Service, as part of Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours in 2022.
BJ is married to a former police officer, has two teenage daughters and an annoying Spaniel.
Essex Police Chief Constable, Ben-Julian Harrington, or BJ, grew up in North London and attended St. Ignatius College in Enfield. He began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 1990. He served communities in and around Chingford and Walthamstow. BJ brought with him experience not only from his work with HM Customs and Excise, but his skills as a reserve soldier in the Parachute Regiment too.
Over the next 27 years, BJ worked in a variety of policing roles across London. He gained real-life policing experience needed to understand and lead a police service.
After learning the ropes as a response police officer, BJ joined the Metropolitan Police Services’ specialist public order team, the Territorial Support Group (TSG). He became a Sergeant in 1996 and continued his promotion through the ranks. By October 2014, BJ had become Area Commander for Northwest London. He had gained operational policing experience in a variety of roles
From the start, BJ always had an interest in operational policing. In particular, public order policing. His passion for keeping people safe showed throughout his time with the MPS. This was demonstrated through the operational roles he undertook as he moved up through the policing ranks.
Roles included overseeing the policing of football crowds and the Notting Hill Carnival. Large scale protests, and the London 2012 Olympics. Not to mention the implementations of Safer Neighbourhood Teams. All this experience led him to become Commander for Public Order in London.
BJ also worked as one of the National Counter Terrorism Commanders.
In 2017, BJ was seconded to the role of Deputy Chief Constable for Essex Police. He took over as the Chief Constable in October 2018.
Utilising his wealth of policing experience, BJ has worked on building community confidence in Essex. Along with his Chief Officer team, he continues to shape a workforce representative of our diverse communities. A workforce that has the ability to meet what our communities need.
This has included making sure his officers, staff and volunteers have the equipment they need for 21st Century Policing,. This involved the modernisation of the force's IT capabilities.
BJ also continues to champion diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the force. He is a firm ally for LGBTQ+ communities. He continues to lead on, and enhance, the force’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy. The widely acclaimed ‘We Value Difference’ recruitment campaign gained plaudits from the College of Policing.
During his time as Essex Police Chief Constable, BJ has built a strong and capable command team. This has ensured the force has effectively dealt with significant and challenging events. This has included the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess by a terrorist. And the tragic death of 39 migrants found in a container lorry once it had reached Essex. This case resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of seven people for a total of more than 92 years.
Alongside his Chief Constable responsibilities, BJ is also the chair of the NPCC Operations Coordination Committee (NOCC). This committee has 13 wide-ranging national portfolios. It includes armed policing, public order and specialist areas such as aviation, maritime and roads policing. As part of this national responsibility, BJ also leads on the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This involves setting out how all emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm.
He is also the president of the Essex Police Choir, Band and Sports Association.
BJ has a postgraduate diploma in Police Leadership from Leicester University. He is also a graduate of the Cabinet Office Leaders UK senior public service leadership programme.
The Essex Police Chief was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal (QPM) for Distinguished Service, as part of Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours in 2022.
BJ is married to a former police officer, has two teenage daughters and an annoying Spaniel.
Neighbourhood Officer Details
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.
I'm PC Kerry Rowson. I'm one of the Community Safety Engagement Officers in the Uttlesford District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
I’m Inspector Phil Jackson. I’m one of the inspectors responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree district. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Raja Moiz. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Saffron Walden Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
I'm PC Kerry Rowson. I'm one of the Community Safety Engagement Officers in the Uttlesford District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
I’m Inspector Phil Jackson. I’m one of the inspectors responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree district. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Raja Moiz. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Saffron Walden Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
I'm PC Kerry Rowson. I'm one of the Community Safety Engagement Officers in the Uttlesford District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
I’m Inspector Phil Jackson. I’m one of the inspectors responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Braintree district. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'm PC Laura Montague. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Saffron Walden Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
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.
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.
I'm PC Ryan McNamara. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Saffron Walden Neighbourhood. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
Priorities
| 25 Sep 2025 | Local residents have expressed concerns about violent crime, particularly in town centres as well as violence against women and girls. Response (25 Sep 2025)Our officers continue to maintain a visible presence in areas where violent crime has been reported. This proactive approach helps deter behaviour that could escalate into violence and ensures a swift response when incidents do occur. Working alongside our Community Safety Partnerships, officers who specialise in engaging with children and young people have been visiting schools to speak with students about healthy relationships. These sessions aim to prevent the development of violent or abusive behaviours and promote a culture of respect and safety from an early age. |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Residents remain concerned about anti-social behaviour and its links to violence and drug dealing. Response (25 Sep 2025)Our officers continue to maintain a visible presence in areas where anti-social behaviour has been reported. Working in partnership with the Tri-Service Officer, the Community Safety Partnership, and organisations such as Crucial Crew, we are actively engaging with the community to prevent anti-social behaviour. This includes educating young people about the impact anti-social actions can have on others and promoting positive choices. |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Local residents have raised concerns about speeding, anti-social behaviour on the roads, and the number of serious or fatal collisions occurring in the district. Response (25 Sep 2025)In response, we have deployed speed checks in areas where residents have raised concerns. While these checks do identify speeding drivers, they also serve as a visible reminder, encouraging all road users to reflect on and adjust their behaviour- ultimately helping to make our roads safer for everyone. |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Retail crime, especially shoplifting, is a growing concern for local businesses and the community. It causes financial losses, makes staff and shoppers feel unsafe, and often involves repeat offenders and organised theft. These issues increase costs and create operational challenges for business owners. A targeted plan is needed to tackle retail crime and restore confidence in the safety of local shopping areas. Response (1 Jan 2026)In response to these concerns, the Braintree & Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team implemented targeted measures that resulted in a 36% reduction in shoplifting across the district over a three-month period. This success was achieved through a combination of high-visibility patrols, partnership working with retailers, and proactive engagement with known offenders. Officers also utilised intelligence-led policing to identify hotspots and deploy resources effectively. These efforts have strengthened community trust and demonstrated the team’s commitment to addressing retail crime and supporting local businesses |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Residents across Braintree and Uttlesford have expressed growing concerns about vehicle-related crime, including interference with motor vehicles, theft from vehicles, and theft of vehicles. These offences not only result in financial loss and inconvenience for victims but also contribute to feelings of vulnerability within the community. Reports of opportunistic thefts and targeted criminal activity have highlighted the need for a coordinated response to reassure the public and reduce these crimes. Response (1 Jan 2026)Neighbourhood Policing Teams have reduced vehicle crime compared to last year: interference down 38%, theft from vehicles down 32%, and vehicle theft down 21%. These results come from targeted patrols, crime prevention work, and strong community engagement, focusing on hotspot areas to disrupt criminals and boost public confidence. |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Burglary remains a major concern in Braintree and Uttlesford. It not only leads to the loss of valuable property but also causes emotional distress and insecurity for residents Response (1 Jan 2026)Through targeted policing and community engagement, the Neighbourhood Policing Teams have successfully reduced burglary by 22% compared to last year. This achievement reflects a combination of proactive patrols in high-risk areas, crime prevention advice delivered to residents, and the use of intelligence to identify and disrupt offenders. These efforts have strengthened community confidence and demonstrated the team’s commitment to keeping homes safe across the district. |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Antisocial behaviour in town centres remains a concern for residents and businesses. Response (7 Apr 2026)In response to these concerns, Town Team officers are carrying out regular high-visibility foot patrols in town centres to deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to the public. Officers actively engage with residents and businesses to identify emerging issues and respond swiftly to reports. |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Speeding vehicles remain a key concern for residents across Uttlesford, particularly in rural villages and residential areas. Response (7 Apr 2026)In response to these concerns, the Braintree & Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to support Community Speed Watch groups across the district, working in partnership with local volunteers to raise awareness and educate drivers. Officers coordinate speed checks and enforcement activity in locations where residents have reported ongoing issues, using intelligence and community feedback to identify priority areas. Where appropriate, enforcement action is taken against motorists exceeding the speed limit, alongside engagement and preventative measures aimed at reducing repeat offending. |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Rural crime, including hare coursing and fly-tipping, continues to have a significant impact on Uttlesford’s rural communities, landowners, and farmers. These offences cause damage to land and wildlife, financial loss, environmental harm, and can leave residents feeling isolated and vulnerable. Response (7 Apr 2026)In response to these concerns, the Braintree & Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team has increased its focus on rural crime through targeted patrols which are intelligence-led. Officers are working closely with local farmers, landowners, parish councils, and partner agencies to identify emerging issues and share information effectively. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns from residents about vehicle nuisance in hotspot locations including Braintree town centre, Braintree Retail and Leisure Park, Charter Way and Witham Industrial Estate, as well as surrounding residential areas and rural routes across the district, where speeding, racing and antisocial driving are frequently reported. Response (3 Jul 2026)We’ve been listening to our residents and understand the disruption caused by vehicle nuisance, including speeding, racing, excessive noise and misuse of vehicles, particularly across town centres, residential streets, car parks and rural road networks. In response, we are carrying out targeted activity in these identified locations. This includes increased high-visibility and plain-clothes patrols, working with Roads Policing and specialist teams, and using enforcement powers such as Section 59 warnings, fixed penalties and vehicle seizures. We are gathering intelligence from residents, parish councils and community speed watch schemes to identify repeat vehicles and offenders, supported by ANPR and joint work with partners on preventative measures. Our focus remains on prevention, enforcement and long-term problem solving to reduce repeat incidents and improve community safety. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in key hotspot locations including Braintree town centre and Braintree Village shopping and leisure complex, as well as other town centres, retail areas and public spaces across Braintree and Uttlesford, where youth-related ASB and repeat offending have been identified. Response (3 Jul 2026)We know that antisocial behaviour and shoplifting have a significant impact on people and businesses across these communities. Activity is focused on these hotspot locations, with increased visible patrols during key demand periods and use of enforcement powers such as dispersal orders, Community Protection Notices and Criminal Behaviour Orders, alongside action against repeat offenders. We are working closely with councils, housing providers, retailers, businesses and youth services to address root causes, particularly around high-footfall retail areas and town centre environments. Officers continue to use local intelligence, CCTV, body-worn video and community information to take action and prevent escalation. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about drug-related activity across Braintree and Uttlesford, including Braintree and Witham town centres, residential areas, public spaces and rural communities. This includes drug use and supply, county lines activity, exploitation of vulnerable individuals, and the movement of drugs through local transport routes. Response (3 Jul 2026)We recognise the harm caused by drug-related activity across both urban and rural communities and remain committed to tackling it. We are carrying out proactive work including targeted operations, warrants and stop-search activity within these identified areas. This includes identifying and targeting organised crime groups and county lines activity and acting on intelligence from communities and partners to locate dealing hotspots within residential areas, public spaces and transport routes. Closure orders are used where appropriate. Alongside enforcement, we work with partners such as health, housing and social care to safeguard vulnerable individuals and address underlying causes, while supporting education and awareness activity. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about burglary and protecting homes, businesses and rural communities where vulnerability and repeat victimisation have been identified. Response (3 Jul 2026)We know burglary has a significant and lasting impact on victims and communities. In response, we will carry out proactive patrols in affected residential, rural and business locations and target offenders responsible for repeat and linked offences. We will use intelligence and analysis to identify patterns, repeat victims and cross-border offending, focusing enforcement where it has the greatest impact. Alongside this, neighbourhood policing teams and partners provide crime prevention advice, rural engagement and reassurance activity to protect homes, businesses and farming communities. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns from residents about vehicle nuisance in hotspot locations across the district, including town centres and retail/leisure parks, as well as surrounding residential areas and rural routes across the district, where speeding, racing and antisocial driving are frequently reported. Response (3 Jul 2026)We’ve been listening to our residents and understand the disruption caused by vehicle nuisance, including speeding, racing, excessive noise and misuse of vehicles, particularly across town centres, residential streets, car parks and rural road networks. In response, we are carrying out targeted activity in these identified locations. This includes increased high-visibility and plain-clothes patrols, working with Roads Policing and specialist teams, and using enforcement powers such as Section 59 warnings, fixed penalties and vehicle seizures. We are gathering intelligence from residents, parish councils and community speed watch schemes to identify repeat vehicles and offenders, supported by ANPR and joint work with partners on preventative measures. Our focus remains on prevention, enforcement and long-term problem solving to reduce repeat incidents and improve community safety. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in key hotspot locations including town centres, retail areas and public spaces across Braintree and Uttlesford, where youth-related ASB and repeat offending have been identified. Response (3 Jul 2026)We know that antisocial behaviour and shoplifting have a significant impact on people and businesses across these communities. Activity is focused on these hotspot locations, with increased visible patrols during key demand periods and use of enforcement powers such as dispersal orders, Community Protection Notices and Criminal Behaviour Orders, alongside action against repeat offenders. We are working closely with councils, housing providers, retailers, businesses and youth services to address root causes, particularly around high-footfall retail areas and town centre environments. Officers continue to use local intelligence, CCTV, body-worn video and community information to take action and prevent escalation. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about drug-related activity across Braintree and Uttlesford, including town centres, residential areas, public spaces and rural communities. This includes drug use and supply, county lines activity, exploitation of vulnerable individuals, and the movement of drugs through local transport routes. Response (3 Jul 2026)We recognise the harm caused by drug-related activity across both urban and rural communities and remain committed to tackling it. We are carrying out proactive work including targeted operations, warrants and stop-search activity within these identified areas. This includes identifying and targeting organised crime groups and county lines activity and acting on intelligence from communities and partners to locate dealing hotspots within residential areas, public spaces and transport routes. Closure orders are used where appropriate. Alongside enforcement, we work with partners such as health, housing and social care to safeguard vulnerable individuals and address underlying causes, while supporting education and awareness activity. |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Concerns about burglary and protecting homes, businesses and rural communities where vulnerability and repeat victimisation have been identified. Response (3 Jul 2026)We know burglary has a significant and lasting impact on victims and communities. In response, we will carry out proactive patrols in affected residential, rural and business locations and target offenders responsible for repeat and linked offences. We will use intelligence and analysis to identify patterns, repeat victims and cross-border offending, focusing enforcement where it has the greatest impact. Alongside this, neighbourhood policing teams and partners provide crime prevention advice, rural engagement and reassurance activity to protect homes, businesses and farming communities. |
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