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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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Child abuser jailed for 22 years after survivors speak out
09:54 31/07/2026Six women who helped bring child abuser Scott Layfield to justice have thanked Essex Police after he was jailed for 22 years.
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Southend: Dispersal order in place
19:46 30/07/2026A dispersal order is in place covering parts of Southend city centre to help police tackle any incidents of anti-social behaviour.
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Brightlingsea: Another personal watercraft user reported by Marine Unit for speeding on river
19:00 27/07/2026Our marine officers have reported another personal watercraft rider for speeding while out on a joint patrol with the Brightlingsea Harbour Master
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Southend: Incident in Southchurch Road
11:27 26/07/2026Three people have been arrested as part of our response to an incident which took place in Southend in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 26 July.
Crimes
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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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Public order
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Other theft
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 402 | 9.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 311 | 7.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 309 | 7.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 336 | 7.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 378 | 8.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 301 | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 327 | 7.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 266 | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 384 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 398 | 9.2% |
| May 2026 | 441 | 10.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 485 | 11.2% |