Local Policing

Emergency

Please always dial 999 in an emergency.

If you have hearing loss or a speech impairment and are unable to make a voice call, you can use the emergencySMS service.
Click here to find out more and register on the emergencySMS website.

Non-emergency

To report a non-emergency crime you can:

Call the non-emergency number 101, or alternatively 01245 491491
Use the do it online service
Call in at a police station
Deaf or hard-of-hearing - NGT TextRelay 18001 101
Use our minicom service on 01245 452828. The minicom service is a typewriter device that allows people certified deaf or with hearing or speech problems to contact the police.

Police Stations

The nearest police station is in Saffron Walden, where officers are based in the Uttlesford District Council Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER.

Public opening hours are as follows -

Monday: 9am to 5pm
Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Closed on Public and Bank Holidays

Please arrive by 4.30pm (4pm on Fridays) to ensure we have time to resolve your enquiry before the station closes.

Community Policing Team

The Braintree and Uttlesford Community Policing Team is made up of police officers, police Community Support Officers and Specials under the command of an Inspector and a Chief Inspector District Commander. The team aims to protect people from harm, speak with communities about their concerns, gather information and help find answers to local problems.

For up to date information about the team members please click here.

To contact the team you can email them at BraintreeandUttlesfordCPT@essex.pnn.police.uk or visit their Facebook and Twitter pages.
To report incidents please call 101, or for emergencies call 999 (see above).

Further Information

Essex Police have an Ask The Police web page where you can find answers to a range of questions. Please click here for further details.