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Celebrating our volunteers
12:00 03/06/2026A massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you?
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38 LFR arrests in May, including for rape, as total number hits 160
10:17 01/06/2026It means since we first deployed our vans in August 2024, we’ve made 162 arrests.
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“If you’re going out on the water … make sure you know what to do in an emergency,” say marine officers
17:50 27/05/2026Our Marine Unit has been patrolling the rivers Blackwater and Colne, Brightlingsea, Mersea and Point Clear, promoting water safety, byelaws and responsible personal watercraft use
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Canvey: Teenager arrested on suspicion of cocaine supply
15:10 26/05/2026A teenager arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine by a Castle Point neighbourhood policing officer has been bailed pending further investigation
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Plans to improve response to hare coursing
13:03 15/05/2026Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “We are committed to supporting our rural communities and do more to tackle hare coursing”.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Criminal damage and arson
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 263 | 8.6% |
| Jun 2025 | 264 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 257 | 8.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 253 | 8.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 236 | 7.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 232 | 7.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 252 | 8.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 267 | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 227 | 7.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 235 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 287 | 9.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 289 | 9.4% |