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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

Violence and sexual offences
114
Anti-social behaviour
67
Criminal damage and arson
33
Other theft
14

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
May 2025	263	8.6%
Jun 2025	264	8.6%
Jul 2025	257	8.4%
Aug 2025	253	8.3%
Sep 2025	236	7.7%
Oct 2025	232	7.6%
Nov 2025	252	8.2%
Dec 2025	267	8.7%
Jan 2026	227	7.4%
Feb 2026	235	7.7%
Mar 2026	287	9.4%
Apr 2026	289	9.4%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Your team

Chief Inspector

Ganeshwaram Rasaratnam
Inspector

Dave Thompson
Sergeant

Benjamin Preston
Police Constable

James Goswell

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

We are running a three month operation , Project Vigilant, using funds provided by the government, to increase our presence in the night time economy in places where women and girls do not feel safe.

Issued 05 May 2026

Action taken:

The operation involves the deployment of plain clothes and uniformed officers to identify and intercept those who might be displaying concerning behaviour and prevent offending whilst building our intelligence picture and dealing proactively with any identified offending.

Actioned 05 May 2026
Priority:

We remain working in close partnership with the local CSP team on issues such as anti-social behaviour around the Knightswick and one way system on Canvey.

Issued 05 May 2026

Action taken:

Officers are directed to include patrols in this area as part of their daily deployments and when offenders are identified, we work closely with partner agencies to help those involved see how their actions are affecting other and prevent re-occurrence.

Actioned 05 May 2026
Priority:

Anti social behaviour can seriously affect quality of life. We, patrol known hotspots using the latest intelligence. Enforce the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Canvey. Work with council partners to prevent issues from escalating and support victims and help resolve problems quickly.

Issued 05 May 2026

Action taken:

By focusing on early intervention and partnership working, we aim to keep our communities safe and confident.

Actioned 05 May 2026