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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
17:00 11/08/2026Working to keep our rural communities safe, our Rural Engagement Team has seized 16 vehicles and recovered another 12 in six weeks
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Southend: Two in court charged with preventing lawful burial
17:38 10/08/2026Two people have been charged with preventing the lawful burial of a dead body following an investigation by detectives from our Crime and Public Protection Command.
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Keeping football safe and fans connected: the role of Essex Police’s dedicated football officers
17:09 07/08/2026'Football supporters are our community and we want everyone to be able to support their team safely'
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Shoebury: Appeal following assault on police officer
13:07 06/08/2026We're appealing for information after a police officer was assaulted while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, on Monday 4 August.
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Southend: Three jailed over High Street fight
15:51 01/08/2026Our officers were able to establish a fight between a group of people had taken place which included the use of weapons.
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Priority:
We are focusing on reducing anti-social behaviour and repeat shop theft in and around Southend High Street.
Action taken:
The priority is to protect businesses, cut repeat offending, and make the town centre safer.
Officers and partners will be carrying out regular high-visibility patrols, using CCTV and shared information to spot patterns and respond quickly.
We will continue to work with retailers and youth services to prevent harm and support those at risk.
We will be identifying repeat offenders and taking positive action to disrupt further offending.
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We are focusing on reducing sexual exploitation, safeguarding vulnerable people, and addressing anti-social behaviour linked to activity in Ambleside Drive, York Road and Woodgrange Drive.
Action taken:
The priority is to protect vulnerable people, reduce repeat harm, and make the area safer for residents, in doing so:
Officers will carry out regular patrols, focusing on both safeguarding and deterrence.
We will engage directly with individuals at risk to offer support, signpost services, and provide safety advice.
We are working closely with partner agencies to tackle exploitation and support those who want to exit harmful situations.
We are identifying and taking action against those responsible for exploitation, harm, or related nuisance.
We will continue to speak with residents and encourage reporting, which helps us target activity and support those affected.
This remains in our priority and is in progress.