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Brightlingsea and St Osyth — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Essex Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Recorded crime — June 2026

166 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (152): ▲ 14 (9%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences65 · 39%
  • Anti-social behaviour24 · 14%
  • Vehicle crime22 · 13%
  • Other theft17 · 10%
  • Criminal damage and arson10 · 6%
  • Public order8 · 5%
  • Burglary6 · 4%
  • Shoplifting5 · 3%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

141 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect64 · 45%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified60 · 43%
  • Awaiting court outcome9 · 6%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation5 · 4%
  • Offender given a caution2 · 1%
  • Further action is not in the public interest1 · 1%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Concerns from residents about Anti-Social behaviour in key hotspot locations including Clacton town centre retail areas and seafront (Pier Ward, promenade and car parks), Jaywick residential areas with repeat demand, Walton and Frinton seafront and greensward areas, Brightlingsea waterfront and marina, and Harwich town centre, port areas and surrounding public spaces.

We’ve been listening to residents and understand concerns about Anti-Social behaviour across key hotspot locations. In response, we will ensure Neighbourhood Policing Teams respond to ASB through high-visibility and targeted patrols, supported by hotspot policing and problem-solving plans. We will focus on partnership working with Tendring District Council, CSP, licensing, youth services and partners to address root causes and prevent escalation, alongside joint working with Roads Policing to tackle nuisance vehicles, speeding and vehicle-related ASB. Officers will continue ongoing engagement with residents and businesses to identify issues early and will use appropriate powers where required, including dispersals, community protection warnings and notices (CPWs/CPNs), public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) and Section 59 vehicle powers.

Set: 2026-07-02

Concerns about vehicle offending across hotspots including Clacton, Jaywick, Harwich, Walton and Frinton seafront areas, and key road networks across Manningtree, Lawford and rural routes.

We’ve been listening to concerns about vehicle crime and vehicle-related ASB across hotspot locations and key road networks. In response, we will deliver a proactive, intelligence-led approach combining targeted patrols, ANPR and plain-clothes activity. We will focus on joint operations with Roads Policing including stop checks, enforcement and disruption activity, targeting vehicles linked to crime, recovering stolen vehicles and targeting repeat offenders and organised groups. Officers will continue to support crime prevention messaging delivered through engagement and social media.

Set: 2026-07-02

Concerns about domestic abuse and repeat victimisation in vulnerable communities where repeat demand and harm are identified.

We recognise concerns about domestic abuse and repeat victimisation within vulnerable communities. In response, we will ensure officers work with safeguarding teams and partner organisations to identify and protect people at high risk. We will focus on taking action to manage individuals responsible for repeated harm, gathering evidence to support investigations and secure positive outcomes, supported by strong referral pathways, safeguarding and safety planning. Officers will continue ongoing engagement to ensure people are directed to appropriate support services.

Set: 2026-07-02

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Essex Police.