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We’re using a distinctive on-loan police-liveried utility vehicle to encourage our rural communities to report crime and to raise awareness of crime prevention measures
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Following Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington’s promise to farmers, the first Essex Rural Independent Advisory Group has been set up
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Thanks to the meticulous work of our Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) Johnny Smith, 20, Donny Archer, 27, and Nelson Buckland, 21, were convicted on Thursday 12 March following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.
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Officers from our Rural Engagement Team work with neighbourhood teams to tackle heritage crime, highlight the impact of anti-social and encourage people to report their concerns to police
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Our Business Crime Team is visiting car boot sales and markets on the look-out for vendors selling stolen or counterfeit goods
Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026
Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 438 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 507 | 9.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 482 | 9.4% |
| Sep 2025 | 424 | 8.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 441 | 8.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 453 | 8.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 436 | 8.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 355 | 6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 328 | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 384 | 7.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 374 | 7.3% |
| May 2026 | 492 | 9.6% |
