Neighbourhood crime may be down, but it is not yet beaten. Burglary, car theft, drug dealing, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour (ASB) disrupt people’s lives...

Our three-pronged approach to dealing with drug violence is succeeding in bringing harm down: working with the National Crime Agency to bust international drug...

Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls is a key priority for me as Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner and for Essex Police. We are having some success, with...

There is more we can do to reduce the number of people killed and injured on our roads. Over the last few years we have worked together with the Safer Essex...

The establishment of the Rural Engagement and Business Crime Teams, working closely with our rural and business communities in Essex, have created greater...

Firearms, Shotgun and Explosives Licencing (FSEL) is an important police function which ensures public safety while allowing legitimate users to go about their...

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services has lifted the Causes for Concern on Essex County Fire & Rescue Service’s culture and on...

Encouraging Volunteers and Community Support Our support for the Special Constabulary has meant that a large number of residents have come forward as volunteers...

The growth of the internet has seen a surge in crimes against businesses and individuals. Fraud is now the largest single crime type in the country. At the same...