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Southend: Dispersal order in place
22:54 23/06/2026We’ve put in place a dispersal order in Southend.
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Southend: Teenager dies following incident involving vehicle
12:22 13/06/2026We had been called to the Chalkwell Park area at around 12.30am on Saturday 13 June to reports a group of people to had taken unauthorised control of a small articulated loading vehicle.
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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.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Shoplifting
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Vehicle crime
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Anti-social behaviour
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 345 | 8.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 430 | 10.4% |
| Jul 2025 | 441 | 10.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 395 | 9.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 268 | 6.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 319 | 7.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 337 | 8.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 288 | 7% |
| Jan 2026 | 285 | 6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 339 | 8.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 320 | 7.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 354 | 8.6% |