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Officers secure more than 200 shop theft charges in a fortnight
15:25 12/11/2026Neighbourhood and local policing teams investigating shop thefts in Essex secured 202 charges in two weeks
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Colchester: Man convicted in voyeurism investigation
17:47 10/11/2026A man has been convicted as part a voyeurism investigation in Colchester.
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Colchester: Closure notices issued to two shops
16:00 10/11/2026Neighbourhood policing officers have issued two closure notices in Colchester city centre, prohibiting access to two shops
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Refurbished Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides enhanced support for survivors in Essex
15:09 10/11/2026It provides a modernised centre which has been designed around the needs of survivors and victims of rape and sexual assault
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Colchester: Two arrests and licensing action during night-time economy operation
15:30 29/10/2026We joined forces with partners across Colchester for a night of action aimed at keeping people safe while they’re out enjoying the city’s night-time economy.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Sep 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 142 | 8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 106 | 6.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 117 | 7.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 107 | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 112 | 6.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 149 | 9.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 111 | 6.8% |
| May 2026 | 135 | 8.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 151 | 9.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 175 | 10.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 162 | 9.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 170 | 10.4% |