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Basildon: Three arrests after town centre incident
10:26 11/11/2026Three people have been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an incident in Basildon town centre on Tuesday 10 November.
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Refurbished Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides enhanced support for survivors in Essex
15:09 10/11/2026It provides a modernised centre which has been designed around the needs of survivors and victims of rape and sexual assault
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Protect your fuel: Rural officer’s advice to deter diesel thieves
13:15 27/10/2026Fuel tanks on farms and construction sites and lorries, trucks, tractors and generators can be a target for diesel thieves
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Basildon: Persistent shop thief jailed and banned from stores
16:43 26/10/2026A persistent Basildon shop thief has been jailed and banned from two shops in the town, after he admitted 11 offences at court
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Getting a grip of shoplifting
13:24 22/10/2026In the last year our officers have secured 4,000 shoplifting charges, 500 more than the previous 12 months.
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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 441 | 8.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 453 | 9.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 436 | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 355 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 328 | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 384 | 7.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 374 | 7.5% |
| May 2026 | 492 | 9.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 426 | 8.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 463 | 9.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 444 | 8.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 409 | 8.2% |