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Stay informed with the latest crime reports and incident news from around Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area. From police investigations to community warnings, we cover the incidents that matter most to local residents.

Man hit by stolen car in Westcliff dies as victim named and described as “quiet & kind” man

Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 News Editor 0

A man who was struck by a stolen car in Westcliff has very sadly died from his injuries, as tributes begin to emerge from those […]

Wave of taxi break-ins leaves drivers out of work across Southend: taxi company issues appeal

Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 News Editor 0

Taxi drivers in Southend are being hit by a wave of overnight break-ins, with at least ten vehicles left damaged after their windows were smashed […]

Armed police & Air Ambulance deployed in Southend after ‘gunshots’ heard… but it was just a video game

Sunday, 19 April, 2026 News Editor 0

Armed police were dispatched to a home in Southend after neighbours reported hearing what sounded like gunshots, along with someone shouting “I’ve been shot!”. The […]

Westcliff hit & run leaves taxi driver in critical condition as stolen Mercedes found abandoned

Friday, 17 April, 2026 News Editor 0

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a stolen car in Westcliff. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were […]

Another Southend dispersal order in force all weekend after spate of anti-social behaviour & attacks

Saturday, 11 April, 2026 News Editor 0

A weekend-long dispersal order was introduced across Southend city centre, covering the entire weekend, following a series of anti-social behaviour incidents and violent attacks in […]

Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre

Tuesday, 7 April, 2026 News Editor 0

A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]

Armed police rush to Southend city centre after man hit by car and stabbed

Sunday, 5 April, 2026 News Editor 0

Armed police were deployed to Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning after a violent incident left a man with “potentially life-changing” […]

Woman attacked near Queensway roundabout as police set up two crime scene cordons in Southend

Sunday, 8 March, 2026 News Editor 1

Two police crime scene cordons remain in place in Southend city centre this morning after a woman was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. […]

False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab

Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]

Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes

Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]

Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft

Sunday, 8 February, 2026 News Editor 0

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]

“It was a huge bang”: Drink driver arrested after car crashes into Church in Southend

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 News Editor 0

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on Sutton Road in Southend late […]

Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 News Editor 0

A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]

Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers

Saturday, 10 January, 2026 News Editor 0

Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers injured. The road was closed […]

Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot

Monday, 29 December, 2025 News Editor 0

Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in Leigh-on-Sea that left another driver […]

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