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Targeted patrols across Essex hotspots led to 353 arrests, reducing anti-social behaviour by 13% and serious violence by 11%, while boosting community confidence and safety through high-visibility policing and partnerships.

Illegal tobacco, vapes and unsafe children’s toys worth £12,000 have been seized in a joint operation by Southend Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards as part of a wider crackdown on shoplifting and criminal trading in the city.

At a Glance Essex Police have relaunched their popular Sort Your Settings campaign, continuing their commitment to helping families stay…

A prolific Southend car thief who stole 11 vehicles worth over £310,000 has been jailed for nearly four years after being caught driving the wrong way on the A12.

Southend Police have seized 58 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters since March, warning riders there will be no second chances. Officers say the crackdown aims to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce reckless riding in the city centre.

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to a combined 34 years for violent disorder in Southend, following a 2024 incident involving weapons and serious assaults. The swift response by police and thorough investigation led to guilty pleas and firm sentencing, with Essex Police and Southend Council reaffirming their commitment to public safety.

Two off-duty police officers from Southend, Sergeant Alex Farr and PC Sam Hilbery, have been formally commended for their extraordinary bravery after confronting and detaining two armed burglars in Rochford. Despite being threatened with a crowbar, the officers acted decisively, calling for backup and restraining the suspects during a violent struggle. Their courageous actions, taken while off duty, have been praised by Chief Constable Harrington as a testament to their professionalism and unwavering dedication to public safety.

Ten teenagers have admitted their roles in violent disorder on Southend seafront last summer, following a major police operation. Officers vow zero tolerance as sentencing awaits at Basildon Crown Court this July.

The dealer at the top of a chain responsible for two drug lines operating in Southend has been jailed for more than seven years.

A property on Southend High Street has been shut down, and its residents safeguarded after officers discovered squatters and signs of drug use while investigating reports of an assault.