WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Crime in lawford, manningtree & mistley, tendring

Comprehensive safety analysis for lawford, manningtree & mistley, localized within tendring.

Total Crimes

46
trending_up +43.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

49.7per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,611

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences20
Other Theft7
Public Order5
Anti-social Behaviour3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle Crime2
Weapons Possession1
Burglary1
Other Crime1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Firefly Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 3Other crime: 1
8
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 3
3
On or near The Park Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Station Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Merivale Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Manningtree Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Rigby Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near The Lane Map
Other theft: 2
2

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Safety comparison within tendring district.

Local Rank

#11safest in tendring

City Average

85.51per 1k

Local Policing

Claydon, Copdock and Peninsula

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Local Priorities

OP Clarify -Vehicle related ASB in relation to off road bikes – Making use of police powers in order to protect the community against the effects of Anti-social behaviours from vehicles on the road and in the rural communities. Further work also to educate and prosecute those affecting this.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Identifying problem areas and recording these as a ‘Prevention Activity Log’, to monitor and note the ongoing issue. Regular patrols and where necessary, the issuing of Traffic Offence Reports. Partnership working with local stores to assist with implementing measures to prevent vehicle ASB. Concerns raised about speeding are shared with the Safety Camera Team, for consideration of being a speed enforcement site. Several posts on social media released by police to encourage the public to provide any information they have around the vehicles and riders to help police take further action. Education within school settings around off road bikes and laws around them.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Op Islington- Retail Crime – Identify our top repeat targeted retail premises, working with partners in designing out crime and prevent offences. Identify and pursue our persistent offenders, making best use of prevention orders

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Repeat offenders identified with the aim to issue a Community Protection Notice / Criminal Behaviour Order, to tackle the most persistently anti-social individuals who also engage in criminal activity.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Op Alne- Burglary related crime.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Hi visibility patrols in areas which are being affected and likely to be targeted. Crime prevention advice at local events and pop up events. Prosecution of offenders.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN10

Parish and Police Forum

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Parish and Police Forum at Capel St Mary Library

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7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

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Capel St Mary Library

JUN20

Pop up event

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Pop up event at Brantham fete

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10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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Brantham fete

JUN27

Pop up event

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Pop up event at Tattingstone Village fete

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Tattingstone Village fete

JUL17

Pop up event

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Pop up event at The Case is Altered

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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The case is altered, Bentley

AUG28

Pop up event

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Pop up event at Shotley Village Hall

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Shotley Village Hall

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