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Colchester: Dangerous rider convicted after filming high-speed motorcycle journeys
13:16 29/07/2026A motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at extreme speeds across Colchester has been convicted of dangerous driving and disqualified from driving.
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Brightlingsea: Another personal watercraft user reported by Marine Unit for speeding on river
19:00 27/07/2026Our marine officers have reported another personal watercraft rider for speeding while out on a joint patrol with the Brightlingsea Harbour Master
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It’s a slam dunk: Essex Police and Essex Rebels team up for the sixth year of Ballin’ with a Bobby
08:00 24/07/2026Colchester Neighbourhood Policing Team and Essex Rebels have teamed up for the sixth year of their successful Ballin’ with a Bobby youth community initiative in the city
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Colchester: Thief’s five-year ban from two store chains countrywide
18:00 22/07/2026A prolific thief arrested by Colchester officers has been banned from every Co-op and H&M store in England and Wales
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Colchester: Man arrested for knife crime offence on day of action in Greenstead
11:29 17/07/2026An arrest within minutes of deploying live facial recognition technology was one of the key results from a day of action in Greenstead, Colchester.
Crimes
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 613 | 9.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 591 | 9.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 456 | 7.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 478 | 7.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 510 | 8% |
| Nov 2025 | 523 | 8.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 490 | 7.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 558 | 8.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 488 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 559 | 8.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 517 | 8.1% |
| May 2026 | 582 | 9.1% |