Crime News & Incident Updates

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

A man who was struck by a stolen car in Westcliff has very sadly died from his injuries, as tributes…

3 days ago

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

Taxi drivers in Southend are being hit by a wave of overnight break-ins, with at least ten vehicles left damaged…

3 days ago

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

Armed police were dispatched to a home in Southend after neighbours reported hearing what sounded like gunshots, along with someone…

6 days ago

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

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a stolen car in Westcliff. Emergency services,…

1 week ago

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

A weekend-long dispersal order was introduced across Southend city centre, covering the entire weekend, following a series of anti-social behaviour…

2 weeks ago

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

A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in…

3 weeks ago

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

Armed police were deployed to Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning after a violent incident left…

3 weeks ago

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

Two police crime scene cordons remain in place in Southend city centre this morning after a woman was attacked in…

2 months ago

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

Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a "swift and…

2 months ago

Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes

Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing "substantial damage"…

2 months ago