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Protect your fuel: Rural officer’s advice to deter diesel thieves
13:15 27/10/2026Fuel tanks on farms and construction sites and lorries, trucks, tractors and generators can be a target for diesel thieves
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Getting a grip of shoplifting
13:24 22/10/2026In the last year our officers have secured 4,000 shoplifting charges, 500 more than the previous 12 months.
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Harlow: Two arrested on suspicion of arson
11:40 18/10/2026Officers on patrol have arrested two men after a fire at a shop in Harlow.
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Harlow house fire: 14 years on
12:02 15/10/2026Fourteen years after a mother and her five children died in a Harlow house fire, detectives are renewing their appeal for information.
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New Essex Police Rural Independent Advisory Group gives farmers and rural communities a stronger voice in policing
17:00 05/10/2026First meeting of Essex Police’s Rural Independent Advisory Group set up to give farmers, landowners and rural businesses a stronger voice in policing
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 259 | 8% |
| Oct 2025 | 259 | 8% |
| Nov 2025 | 242 | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 197 | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 229 | 7% |
| Feb 2026 | 254 | 7.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 295 | 9.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 268 | 8.2% |
| May 2026 | 311 | 9.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 295 | 9.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 322 | 9.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 318 | 9.8% |