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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
17:00 11/08/2026Working to keep our rural communities safe, our Rural Engagement Team has seized 16 vehicles and recovered another 12 in six weeks
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Keeping football safe and fans connected: the role of Essex Police’s dedicated football officers
17:09 07/08/2026'Football supporters are our community and we want everyone to be able to support their team safely'
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Brentwood: Family pay tribute to teenager with "biggest heart and cheekiest smile"
09:39 30/07/2026Jay Barrow died following a single vehicle collision involving the motorbike he was riding on July 28.
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LFR arrests hit 170
12:40 15/07/2026Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said: “LFR continues to be a valuable tool to locate suspects and bring them into custody.”
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‘We are making Essex a hostile environment for hare coursers’
14:25 14/07/2026Essex Police has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting rural communities and tackling hare coursing across the county
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Shoplifting
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Anti-social behaviour
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 153 | 9.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 132 | 7.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 115 | 6.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 122 | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 176 | 10.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 158 | 9.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 145 | 8.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 147 | 8.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 142 | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 107 | 6.4% |
| May 2026 | 147 | 8.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 118 | 7.1% |