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Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
I’m Chief Inspector Jane Childs, I’m the District Commander in the Southend District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm Inspector Matt Halls. I'm the inspector responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Southend District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm Sergeant Alex Farr. I'm one of the sergeants responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Southend District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Ben Higgs. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Southend-on-Sea district. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Kassie Sparrow. I'm one of the Community Safety Engagement Officers in the Southend District. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
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 | 206 | 8.5% |
| Jun 2025 | 211 | 8.7% |
| Jul 2025 | 243 | 10% |
| Aug 2025 | 170 | 7% |
| Sep 2025 | 204 | 8.4% |
| Oct 2025 | 197 | 8.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 204 | 8.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 186 | 7.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 184 | 7.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 190 | 7.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 216 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 223 | 9.2% |