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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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Six-year-old child dies in A12 collision
11:42 11/08/2026We have confirmed that a six-year-old girl died following a collision involving a lorry and a car on the A12 near Colchester.
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Tiptree: Wife pays tribute to ‘amazing husband and best dad’ after fatal collision
07:29 11/08/2026The wife of a man who died following a serious collision in Tiptree have paid tribute to an “amazing husband and best dad” as detectives continue their investigation.
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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'
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Colchester: Dangerous driver jailed after hitting three pedestrians
11:40 07/08/2026A prolific offender who injured three pedestrians in Colchester and later hid under a bed to evade arrest has been jailed.
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Public order
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Shoplifting
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 591 | 9.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 456 | 7.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 478 | 7.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 510 | 8.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 523 | 8.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 490 | 7.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 558 | 8.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 488 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 559 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 517 | 8.2% |
| May 2026 | 582 | 9.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 553 | 8.8% |