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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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Colchester: Prolific shoplifter banned from all Co-op stores in Essex
17:25 19/10/2026A woman who stole at least £3,560 of goods from multiple shops in the Colchester area has received a court banning order
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Search for missing person Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto
16:22 10/03/2026Essex Police officers are continuing the search for missing woman Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto who was last seen in Brightlingsea on Tuesday 3 March.
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Colchester: Man arrested following reports of concerning behaviour
16:29 07/10/2026We’ve arrested a man in connection with a series of incidents in the Stanway and Lexden area.
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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
Crimes
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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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Criminal damage and arson
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Public order
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 138 | 8.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 142 | 8.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 106 | 6.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 117 | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 107 | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 112 | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 149 | 9.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 111 | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 135 | 8.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 151 | 9.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 175 | 10.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 162 | 10.1% |