Sixty-eight new officers take their oaths
17:54 04/09/2026They passed out at a ceremony at Essex Police HQ in Chelmsford.
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Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 160 | 13.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 112 | 9.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 84 | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 83 | 7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 91 | 7.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 82 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 72 | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 84 | 7.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 86 | 7.4% |
| May 2026 | 113 | 9.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 99 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 90 | 7.8% |