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South Ockendon & Tilbury: Man jailed and banned from shops for two years
18:50 19/03/2025Prolific shoplifter is caught by South Ockendon town centre team officer’s plain-clothes operation
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Our officers secure 129 shop theft charges in a week
13:25 19/03/2025Officers made 43 arrests for shoplifting across Essex last week – with 36 people charged so far
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Grays: Pair jailed for 'horrific' aggravated burglary
15:55 13/03/2025Two men have been jailed for a combined 20 years for violent offences following a detailed investigation by our specialist detectives.
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Using banning orders to crack down on shoplifters and protect retail staff
17:30 12/03/2025Our officers seek court orders to ban persistent offenders from stores they target – ignoring the ban can lead to jail
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Purfleet: Man charged with kidnap
14:10 09/03/2025A 38-year-old man has been charged with kidnap after a teenager was reportedly forced into a vehicle in Purfleet.
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Jan 2025
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Violence and sexual offences
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Vehicle crime
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Shoplifting
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 507 | 9% |
| Mar 2024 | 444 | 7.9% |
| Apr 2024 | 441 | 7.8% |
| May 2024 | 422 | 7.5% |
| Jun 2024 | 417 | 7.4% |
| Jul 2024 | 494 | 8.8% |
| Aug 2024 | 544 | 9.7% |
| Sep 2024 | 456 | 8.1% |
| Oct 2024 | 506 | 9% |
| Nov 2024 | 480 | 8.5% |
| Dec 2024 | 459 | 8.2% |
| Jan 2025 | 459 | 8.2% |