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Don’t let criminals take advantage during busy harvest, say rural officers
16:00 19/06/2026Our rural officers are warning farmers to protect their GPS and other high-value equipment in the run-up to the busy harvest period
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Man charged with house burglaries
14:00 17/06/2026A man has been charged with two counts of burglary following an investigation by detectives
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Wanted man found and stranded boat rescued in busy weekend for Marine Unit
18:15 16/06/2026A 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 people sentenced after police break up major cocaine supply network across Essex
15:22 13/06/2026Ten 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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Holidaymaker delighted to hear his stolen van was recovered by rural officers
12:40 04/06/2026A St Osyth holidaymaker was contacted by our rural engagement officers to say they’d recovered his stolen van and tools
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Criminal damage and arson
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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 | 148 | 8.3% |
| Jun 2025 | 170 | 9.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 194 | 10.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 159 | 8.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 137 | 7.7% |
| Oct 2025 | 146 | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 125 | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 149 | 8.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 117 | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 116 | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 126 | 7.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 192 | 10.8% |