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Harwich and Manningtree — Neighbourhood Policing Team

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

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Get to know officers who work in your community. Officers from your community policing team will be on hand to listen to your concerns about crime or antisocial behaviour, where you live or work. We can discuss solutions to the problems you raise, and where needed, work with our local partners to resolve ongoing issues. And if it's something we already know about, we can talk about what we’re doing to address it. It’s important that you talk to us about the things that are causing you concern in your community. If we have a better understanding of what’s happening, we can work to fix it. So come and talk to us and get to know those who are looking after your community. Please note that the event may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this is the case, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district Facebook and Twitter pages. 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 and Twitter pages.

Contact the team

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Essex Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

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

Compared with May 2026 (329): ▼ 2 (1%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences146 · 45%
  • Anti-social behaviour50 · 15%
  • Criminal damage and arson35 · 11%
  • Other theft19 · 6%
  • Vehicle crime19 · 6%
  • Public order16 · 5%
  • Shoplifting13 · 4%
  • Other crime9 · 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

261 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect115 · 44%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified102 · 39%
  • Awaiting court outcome20 · 8%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation9 · 3%
  • Further action is not in the public interest8 · 3%
  • Local resolution3 · 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

Public events & surgeries

Let's Talk - Manningtree Library

2026-07-15 · High Street, Manningtree

- 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 - CVST Harwich

2026-07-16 · CVST Harwich, High Street, Dovercourt

- 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 - Harwich Library

2026-07-21 · Memory café, Harwich Library, Upper Kingsway, Dovercourt

- 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 - Manningtree Market

2026-07-25 · Manningtree Market, Market Place, Manningtree

- 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 - Manningtree Market

2026-08-08 · Manningtree Market, Market Place, Manningtree

- 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 - Harwich Library

2026-08-18 · Memory café, Harwich Library, Upper Kingsway, Dovercourt

- 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 - Harwich Job Centre, with Peabody

2026-08-19 · Peabody, Job centre 164-168 High St, Harwich

- 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 - Manningtree Library, Coffee Morning

2026-09-23 · High Street, Manningtree

- 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.

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Team locations

  • Craft Nurseries (station)Craft Nurseries, 34 Harwich Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2LS
Official Harwich and Manningtree team page on Essex Police's site

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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.