Clacton — 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
834 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (676): ▲ 158 (23%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences360 · 43%
- Anti-social behaviour125 · 15%
- Criminal damage and arson73 · 9%
- Other theft55 · 7%
- Public order50 · 6%
- Shoplifting39 · 5%
- Vehicle crime35 · 4%
- Burglary28 · 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
601 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect292 · 49%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified205 · 34%
- Awaiting court outcome46 · 8%
- Action to be taken by another organisation27 · 4%
- Local resolution14 · 2%
- Formal action is not in the public interest6 · 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 antisocial 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
Ongoing concerns regarding safety and perceptions of safety within key town centres, particularly Clacton, including Pier Ward, the seafront, and the night-time economy.
We’ve been listening to concerns about safety and public confidence within Clacton town centre. In response, we will deliver a dedicated policing plan with high-visibility patrols during peak times and targeted activity addressing ASB, shoplifting and crime. We will focus on strong partnership working with Tendring District Council, businesses and licensing teams, alongside regular engagement with retailers and community stakeholders. Officers will continue to take appropriate action to deal with ongoing issues, including the use of legal powers such as dispersals, community protection notices and public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) where necessary, and will use social media to support reassurance and prevention messaging.
Set: 2026-07-02
Public events & surgeries
Let's Talk - Kingscliff Shelter, Holland on Sea
2026-07-18 · Kingscliff Shelter, opposite the Kingscliff Hotel, Kings Parade, Holland on Sea
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - Morrisons, Little Clacton
2026-07-19 · Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary way, Little Clacton
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - Lidl, A133
2026-07-20 · Lidl Supermarket, A133, Clacton on Sea
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - Morrisons, Little Clacton
2026-07-27 · Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary way, Little Clacton
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - Asda Supermarket
2026-07-28 · Asda Supermarket, Bull Hill Road, Clacton on Sea
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - St Andrews Church, Alresford
2026-08-12 · Coffee morning, St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Let's Talk - St Andrews Church, Alresford
2026-09-09 · Coffee morning, St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford
Join officers from your community policing team to talk about local policing over a cup of tea or coffee. 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. If you would like more information about the event, please get in touch by using the ‘contact us’ tab. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Essex Police
- Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
- Brightlingsea and St Osyth
- Harwich and Manningtree
- Colchester Town East
- Colchester Town West
- Colchester Rural South
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.