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Chelmsford: Rape survivor speaks out and hopes her words will help others
11:04 22/08/2026She shares that she writes poetry to help her navigate her feelings after being attacked more than seven years ago and hopes her words will help other women.
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Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermied goshawk
16:10 21/08/2026A taxidermied goshawk has been seized by our Rural Engagement Team because its owner didn’t have the correct licences
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Chelmsford: Significant drugs haul taken off the streets as dealer jailed
17:00 19/08/2026Watch neighbourhood officers arrest a man on a Chelmsford street before recovering a huge haul of Class A & B drugs and prescription-only pills plus £50,000 cash
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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'
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026
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Shoplifting
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Anti-social behaviour
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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 89 | 7.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 92 | 8.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 97 | 8.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 92 | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 87 | 7.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 101 | 9% |
| Jan 2026 | 89 | 7.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 75 | 6.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 94 | 8.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 115 | 10.2% |
| May 2026 | 96 | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 100 | 8.9% |