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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.

11 people arrested in Southend as facial recognition tech helps police track suspects

Sunday, 8 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Police in Southend arrested eight people over the weekend, after deploying live facial recognition technology in the city centre – with a further three people […]

Crowbar-wielding burglars tackled by off duty Southend police officers

Friday, 6 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Two off-duty police officers from Southend have been formally commended after bravely confronting two armed burglars in Rochford while heading home from their shift. Sergeant […]

Violent crime crackdown in Southend intensifies after new disturbances

Thursday, 5 June, 2025 News Editor 1

A major police crackdown on violent crime in Southend is being stepped up, following a fresh incident in Warrior Square that left two people injured. […]

Southend city centre fight: Bottle used as weapon in violent Warrior Square clash

Wednesday, 4 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A violent fight in Southend city centre left two people seriously injured and sparked an emergency response, with one woman arrested and police looking for […]

Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre

Monday, 2 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a car flip on to its […]

Boy, 16, suffers broken teeth in attack by two men in Great Wakering

Sunday, 25 May, 2025 News Editor 0

A teenage boy was attacked and left needing surgery after a violent assault in Great Wakering. The 16-year-old was set upon on Shoebury Road at […]

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

Thursday, 22 May, 2025 News Editor 1

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with causing her death. Emergency services […]

Woman four times over drink-drive limit crashed Kia under Range Rover in Southend crash

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 News Editor 0

A woman from Southend was more than four times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her Kia Picanto into a moving Range Rover, forcing […]

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of “nuisance” food delivery drivers driving dangerously through the busy pedestrian […]

Crackdown continues in Southend city centre as 20 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized

Saturday, 17 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Police in Southend have seized another 20 illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes in the past month as part of an ongoing enforcement drive targeting unsafe […]

Man arrested after armed robbery in Southend city centre

Tuesday, 13 May, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been arrested following a robbery in Southend that saw armed police dispatched to a property in Maldon Road. Essex Police were called […]

Police appeal after child hurt by off-lead dog in Southend’s Priory Park

Monday, 12 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for help to identify a woman that they want to speak to after a child was injured in an incident involving a […]

Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled

Saturday, 10 May, 2025 News Editor 0

An man who reportedly persistently harassed and verbally abused vulnerable members of the public has been remanded to prison awaiting sentencing, following a Criminal Behaviour […]

Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre

Monday, 5 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police. The arrests happened on Saturday […]

Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation

Monday, 5 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with an ongoing arson investigation in […]

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