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More than £1million recovered from two jailed drug dealers
15:00 25/10/2026Two drug dealers already sentenced for their roles in a widespread conspiracy have had more than £1m confiscated by our Proceeds of Crime Team.
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Southend: Prolific shoplifter admits 21 thefts in the city
18:25 23/10/2026A man arrested by a volunteer Special during a plain-clothes policing operation to tackle shop theft in the London Road area of Westcliff has admitted 21 charges at court
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Southend: Arrest made in social media video investigation
10:50 23/10/2026A man aged in his 30s has been arrested in Westcliff as part of an investigation relating to a video posted on social media in Southend.
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Southend: Drug dealers jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply
13:26 22/10/2026Two drug dealers who supplied cocaine and cannabis in south Essex have been jailed after officers seized drugs, weapons and thousands of pounds in cash.
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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.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
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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Public order
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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 204 | 7.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 197 | 7.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 204 | 7.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 186 | 7.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 184 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 190 | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 216 | 8.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 223 | 8.6% |
| May 2026 | 215 | 8.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 239 | 9.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 258 | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 264 | 10.2% |