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Clacton: Murder arrest after caravan park incident
19:00 15/10/2026A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault at a caravan park in Clacton last night (Wednesday 14 October).
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Search for missing person Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto
16:22 10/03/2026Essex Police officers are continuing the search for missing woman Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto who was last seen in Brightlingsea on Tuesday 3 March.
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Tendring: Adapted e-scooters spark safety warning as officers seize 88 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes in two months
12:00 07/10/2026Officers have seized 88 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in a crackdown across the Tendring district
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New Essex Police Rural Independent Advisory Group gives farmers and rural communities a stronger voice in policing
17:00 05/10/2026First meeting of Essex Police’s Rural Independent Advisory Group set up to give farmers, landowners and rural businesses a stronger voice in policing
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Harwich: Meat thief jailed following local policing investigation
13:50 29/09/2026A Dovercourt man arrested by a sharp-eyed local policing officer has been jailed for 11 offences of shop theft
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 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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Criminal damage and arson
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 569 | 7.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 620 | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 592 | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 513 | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 537 | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 492 | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 691 | 8.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 758 | 9.5% |
| May 2026 | 677 | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 834 | 10.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 841 | 10.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 833 | 10.5% |