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We 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.
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Detectives investigating a collision in Great Bentley are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
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Fuel tanks on farms and construction sites and lorries, trucks, tractors and generators can be a target for diesel thieves
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Two people have been jailed after a landmark Essex Police investigation into the sustained abuse of a child.
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She spoke out after Daniel Mowle was jailed for 10 years for his crimes. He had denied the offending, but our detailed investigation proved his guilt
Most commonly reported crimes during Sep 2026
Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 510 | 7.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 523 | 8.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 490 | 7.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 558 | 8.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 488 | 7.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 559 | 8.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 517 | 8% |
| May 2026 | 582 | 9% |
| Jun 2026 | 553 | 8.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 606 | 9.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 538 | 8.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 550 | 8.5% |
