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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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Basildon: Taxi driver jailed over Michael Ashton’s death
12:48 20/10/2026A taxi driver has been jailed for five years after driving into his passenger, 28-year-old Michael Ashton, moments after dropping him home in Langdon Hills.
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Disqualified driver caught after Porsche pursuit
16:49 20/10/2026A disqualified driver who fled from a Porsche in Basildon was tracked by a police helicopter and arrested by officers.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Sep 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 189 | 8% |
| Nov 2025 | 170 | 7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 185 | 7.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 182 | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 130 | 5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 232 | 9.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 200 | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 209 | 8.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 203 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 205 | 8.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 233 | 9.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 228 | 9.6% |