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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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Marine Unit officers rescue three men in a boat
08:00 04/07/2026A grateful fisherman has praised two of our marine officers after they towed him and his two friends back to safety
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Tendring coast: Marine Unit continues summer anti-social behaviour prevention patrols
15:00 02/07/2026Our Marine Unit has been patrolling the Tendring coast and River Stour, tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with residents, businesses and young people
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Protecting our heritage for the future
17:15 30/06/2026Officers from our Rural Engagement Team work with neighbourhood teams to tackle heritage crime, highlight the impact of anti-social and encourage people to report their concerns to police
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Buying stolen goods may get you more than you bargained for, warns Business Crime Team
18:00 26/06/2026Our Business Crime Team is visiting car boot sales and markets on the look-out for vendors selling stolen or counterfeit goods
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Criminal damage and arson
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
23
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 251 | 8.3% |
| Jun 2025 | 254 | 8.4% |
| Jul 2025 | 323 | 10.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 269 | 8.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 268 | 8.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 224 | 7.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 233 | 7.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 242 | 8% |
| Jan 2026 | 242 | 8% |
| Feb 2026 | 201 | 6.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 251 | 8.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 262 | 8.7% |