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Residents have told us they’re worried about the rise in vehicle thefts, including cases where homes are broken into to steal car keys.
Issued 05 May 2026
Operation Trooper has been launched to investigate and collate any trends involving vehicle thefts. From this, a trend of theft of Fiestas has been identified within Basildon and a suspect has been identified. The main suspect has been arrested and bailed pending further investigation at this time.
Actioned 05 May 2026
Residents in Wickford have reported on going ASB around the High Street and Cranfield Park Road and BP Garage. Cars have been damaged by catapults and wildlife has suffered in this area.
Issued 05 May 2026
Op Mallard is a High visibility and plain clothes operation to tackle ASB in Wickford and tackle the illegal use of catapults to damage cars and kill wildlife.
Actioned 05 May 2026
Residents have told us that off-road vehicles, like motorcycles and quad bikes, and E-Scooter are causing a nuisance in the community. They are disruptive and can make people feel unsafe.
Issued 05 May 2026
Neighbourhood Policing Teams are actively enforcing the illegal usage of e-scooters, e-bikes, and pedal bikes in pedestrianised areas in our District, and where appropriate are completing seizures using Section 59 and Section 165 powers.
Actioned 05 May 2026
Residents have reported drug dealing within their community
Issued 05 May 2026
Following the creation of a dedicated pro-active capability within the NPT, we have seen an increase in intelligence led enforcement activity in recent months, with significant quantities of drugs seized and suspects arrested.
Actioned 05 May 2026