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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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Brentwood, Wickford & Orsett: Champagne thief stopped in his tracks by roads policing officers
15:40 19/10/2026A man arrested by roads policing officers shortly after he stole eight bottles of Champagne from a Brentwood service station has admitted that and four other shop thefts in court
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New Essex Police Rural Independent Advisory Group gives farmers and rural communities a stronger voice in policing
17:00 05/10/2026First meeting of Essex Police’s Rural Independent Advisory Group set up to give farmers, landowners and rural businesses a stronger voice in policing
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Ask yourself why something is being sold cheaply, says business crime officer
15:30 16/09/2026The work of our business crime team in tackling shop theft and retail crime has been highlighted by the BBC
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LFR arrests hit 200
15:05 07/09/2026It's after there were 26 arrests made after suspects were identified thanks to the technology in August.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Vehicle crime
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Other theft
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 123 | 8.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 130 | 8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 124 | 8.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 131 | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 124 | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 121 | 8.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 119 | 7.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 123 | 8.2% |
| May 2026 | 112 | 7.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 124 | 8.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 127 | 8.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 143 | 9.5% |