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Shoebury: Investigation into fire
14:37 07/06/2026We’re working alongside fire service colleagues to investigate an incident in Shoebury.
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Southend: Detective's tussle with thief... days after 11th marathon of 2025
12:30 05/06/2026A Southend detective detained a shoplifter during a 12-minute struggle just days after completing his eleventh marathon of the year, with the offender later charged and sentenced.
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Preventing disorder in Southend: tell us your views
16:00 03/06/2026On Tuesday 26 May, we acted quickly and early to keep the city safe. We want your views on our operation.
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Celebrating our volunteers
12:00 03/06/2026A massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you?
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38 LFR arrests in May, including for rape, as total number hits 160
10:17 01/06/2026It means since we first deployed our vans in August 2024, we’ve made 162 arrests.
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 301 | 7.3% |
| Jun 2025 | 405 | 9.8% |
| Jul 2025 | 402 | 9.8% |
| Aug 2025 | 311 | 7.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 309 | 7.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 336 | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 378 | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 301 | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 327 | 7.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 266 | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 384 | 9.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 398 | 9.7% |