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Investigation as fire destroys 25 acres of wheat
15:56 20/07/2026We’re investigating a fire which destroyed about 25 acres of wheat in Lindsell.
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Rural engagement officers track down £95,000 of specialist vehicles and equipment in one day
14:35 17/07/2026Officers from our Rural Engagement Team tracked down £95,000 of specialist vehicles and equipment in just one day, returning them to their delighted owners
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LFR arrests hit 170
12:40 15/07/2026Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said: “LFR continues to be a valuable tool to locate suspects and bring them into custody.”
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‘We are making Essex a hostile environment for hare coursers’
14:25 14/07/2026Essex Police has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting rural communities and tackling hare coursing across the county
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Rural Engagement Team boosts rural crime prevention with support from Ardleigh dealership
18:30 10/07/2026We’re using a distinctive on-loan police-liveried utility vehicle to encourage our rural communities to report crime and to raise awareness of crime prevention measures
Crimes
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during May 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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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 56 | 7.4% |
| Jul 2025 | 91 | 12.1% |
| Aug 2025 | 72 | 9.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 52 | 6.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 67 | 8.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 59 | 7.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 60 | 8% |
| Jan 2026 | 61 | 8.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 58 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 54 | 7.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 68 | 9% |
| May 2026 | 54 | 7.2% |