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Crime prevention work vital as Essex farm machinery thefts continue to reduce
17:28 19/09/2023There’s a variety of tactics owners of expensive equipment and machinery can use to secure property
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From protecting allotments and farms to safeguarding our heritage – there’s a Watch scheme for you
12:40 19/09/2023Alongside Neighbourhood Watch, did you know we run our own Watch schemes, under the umbrella of Essex Watch?
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Hare coursers and poachers 'not welcome' in Essex
06:00 18/09/2023Our rural engagement officers understand their effect on rural and more isolated communities
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Colchester/Chelmsford: Drug dealers jailed for combined 9 years
12:35 16/09/2023A tireless investigation carried out by specialist officers from our Op Orochi team, dedicated to cracking down on drug-dealing gangs, has seen two criminals jailed for a combined 9 years.
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Colchester: Off-duty officer's actions leads to quick arrest after armed robbery
12:01 16/09/2023A man has been arrested on suspicion of three armed robberies in Colchester thanks to the quick actions of an off-duty police officer.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | 669 | 10.7% |
| Sep 2022 | 521 | 8.3% |
| Oct 2022 | 578 | 9.2% |
| Nov 2022 | 522 | 8.3% |
| Dec 2022 | 461 | 7.4% |
| Jan 2023 | 445 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2023 | 502 | 8% |
| Mar 2023 | 551 | 8.8% |
| Apr 2023 | 496 | 7.9% |
| May 2023 | 507 | 8.1% |
| Jun 2023 | 495 | 7.9% |
| Jul 2023 | 505 | 8.1% |