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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.

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Friday, 7 March, 2025 News Editor 0

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series of coordinated raids across the […]

Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team

Thursday, 6 March, 2025 News Editor 0

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city, targeting fly-tipping, dog fouling, littering, […]

Pensioners in tears after ‘manure’ posted through letterbox and paint thinner poured on their cars

Thursday, 6 March, 2025 News Editor 2

An elderly couple, Ken and Dianne Lott, both 81, returned home from a weekend trip to the Isle of Wight to a distressing scene: a […]

Two men jailed after police crackdown on drugs in Southend

Monday, 3 March, 2025 News Editor 0

A major police operation aimed at tackling gang-related crime in Southend has led to two men being sentenced to more than nine years in prison […]

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs across the city. The scam, […]

Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend

Monday, 17 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two people injured. The incident unfolded […]

Man fighting for his life after serious assault in Southend: attempted murder investigation launched

Sunday, 16 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Police have cordoned off Stadium Road, near the Greyhound Retail Park in Southend, following a serious assault that has left a man fighting for his […]

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

Saturday, 15 February, 2025 News Editor 0

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against three individuals, highlighting the persistent […]

Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children

Thursday, 13 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on his mobile phone, leading to […]

Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

Wednesday, 12 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour over a […]

Nearly 100 drivers caught speeding in two hours on major Essex road

Wednesday, 12 February, 2025 News Editor 0

In just two hours, nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding on major roads in Essex including the A12, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in […]

Eastwood Crime Spree: Multiple burglaries and thefts reported

Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents in the Eastwood area of Southend have experienced a spate of burglaries and thefts over the last few days. Reports suggest that a suspect […]

Police appeal following criminal damage incident at Cecil Court, Southend

Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for information after a door at a property in Cecil Court, Jones Close was damaged on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred at […]

Two people seriously injured in violent Southend High Street incident

Sunday, 9 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers in Southend High Street were shocked as a violent disturbance broke out at around 5.30pm yesterday, leaving two men seriously injured and causing damage […]

Police seeking men after assault left victim with injuries

Sunday, 9 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Police have released images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Southend that left a man with bruising to his […]

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