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Southend: Appeal after fatal A127 collision
11:25 31/10/2026We’re appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A127 close to Southend earlier this month.
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‘They’re sweeping up’: Drug gang’s reaction as Essex Police closes in
17:05 27/10/2026Twelve members of the ‘Mali’ drug network have been sentenced after an investigation dismantled a county line operating between Luton and Southend.
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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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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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Most commonly reported crimes during Sep 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Shoplifting
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 727 | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 724 | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 823 | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 678 | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 679 | 6.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 860 | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 849 | 8.4% |
| May 2026 | 984 | 9.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 985 | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 1043 | 10.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 992 | 9.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 794 | 7.8% |