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A busy weekend saw our Marine Unit officers locate a wanted man, rescue a boat with engine failure and report two riders of personal watercraft for speeding on the water
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Ten offenders jailed after two-year investigation dismantles Essex cocaine network linked to over £1m drugs and more than 45 years’ sentences.
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A St Osyth holidaymaker was contacted by our rural engagement officers to say they’d recovered his stolen van and tools
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One of our PCSOs carried out speed checks across Tendring in May in response to residents’ concerns
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A massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you?
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 660 | 8.8% |
| Jun 2025 | 688 | 9.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 726 | 9.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 643 | 8.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 569 | 7.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 620 | 8.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 592 | 7.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 513 | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 537 | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 492 | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 691 | 9.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 758 | 10.1% |
