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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.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 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
77
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 929 | 9.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 927 | 9.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 762 | 7.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 727 | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 724 | 7.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 823 | 8.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 678 | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 679 | 6.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 860 | 8.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 849 | 8.6% |
| May 2026 | 984 | 9.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 985 | 9.9% |