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Loughton: Man charged with rape
09:42 22/06/2026A man is set to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Loughton.
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Don’t let criminals take advantage during busy harvest, say rural officers
16:00 19/06/2026Our rural officers are warning farmers to protect their GPS and other high-value equipment in the run-up to the busy harvest period
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Chigwell: Man charged with series of sexual assaults
13:32 07/06/2026We have secured sexual assault charges against a 49-year-old Chigwell man.
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Loughton: Woman given life sentence for murder of son
17:40 28/05/2026Emma Barnett, of Chester Road, Debden, jailed for life for murdering Oakley.
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Holidaymaker delighted to hear his stolen van was recovered by rural officers
12:40 04/06/2026A St Osyth holidaymaker was contacted by our rural engagement officers to say they’d recovered his stolen van and tools
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Criminal damage and arson
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Public order
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 128 | 6.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 172 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 170 | 8.5% |
| Aug 2025 | 175 | 8.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 190 | 9.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 176 | 8.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 161 | 8% |
| Dec 2025 | 161 | 8% |
| Jan 2026 | 184 | 9.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 165 | 8.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 145 | 7.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 175 | 8.7% |