Local Crime & Policing
Monthly Police.uk crime statistics for approximately one mile around Elsenham village centre, plus information from the local neighbourhood policing team.
Reported Crime by Category
August 2026
Recent Trend
Reported crimes and anti-social behaviour in the same one-mile area.
Small monthly changes can look large in percentage terms. The figures are a local information snapshot, not a measure of individual risk.
Latest Recorded Outcomes
Latest outcome status attached by Police.uk to incidents in August 2026.
7 record(s) did not yet have an outcome attached in the API response.
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Uttlesford South · Essex Police
Local Policing Priorities
Issues and actions published by the neighbourhood policing team.
Concerns from residents about vehicle nuisance in hotspot locations across the district, including town centres and retail/leisure parks,…
Priority
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.
Police update
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.
Last action update: 1 October 2026
Concerns about antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in key hotspot locations including town centres, retail areas and public spaces…
Priority
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.
Police update
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.
Last action update: 1 October 2026
Concerns about drug-related activity across Braintree and Uttlesford, including town centres, residential areas, public spaces and rural communities.…
Priority
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.
Police update
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.
Last action update: 1 October 2026
Concerns about burglary and protecting homes, businesses and rural communities where vulnerability and repeat victimisation have been identified.
Priority
Concerns about burglary and protecting homes, businesses and rural communities where vulnerability and repeat victimisation have been identified.
Police update
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.
Last action update: 1 October 2026
Upcoming Police Meetings & Events
Events published by the neighbourhood policing team.
Let's Talk - Stansted Mountfitchet Library
The Mountfitchet Exchange, Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet.
- 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…
Let's Talk - Takeley Park
Takeley Park, Station Road, Takeley, Bishops Stortford
- 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…
Lets Talk - Henham Community Shop
Henham Community Store, High Street, Henham
- 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…
Let's Talk - Ashfields Carriage & Polo Club
Green St, Great Canfield, Dunmow, CM6
- 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…
Lets Talk - Takeley Old School Cafe, Dunmow Road
Takeley Old School Hub, Takeley
- 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…
Lets Talk - Henham Community Shop
Henham Community Store, High Street, Henham
- 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…
Let's Talk – The Black Lion, High Roding
3 The Street, High Roding, Dunmow
- 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…
Lets Talk - Henham Community Shop
Henham Community Store, High Street, Henham
- 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…
Lets Talk - Touch Point Dementia Café, Stansted
Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted
- 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…
Lets Talk- Elsenham Memorial Hall
Elsenham Playing Field, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6LP
- 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…