More Police

Delivering Safer Streets has always been a top priority. I have campaigned for more police since becoming an MP.

Tackling crime and keeping Chelmsford’s people safe is a top priority. By May 2022, over 720 additional police officers have been recruited in Essex since 2017 with more on the way. 

With recent investments in technology and improved efficiency,  Essex Police is as strong as it has ever been.  

Crime is now down by 6.3% county wide in the last year and by 5.3% in Chelmsford.  Essex Police have seen a reduction in recorded crime over the last year, with over 9,000 fewer offences recorded and, importantly, fewer victims of crime between September 2019 and September 2020, compared to the year before.   Even before COVID they were seeing significant reductions in burglary, theft and anti-social behaviour.

With a heavy investment in local, accessible and visible policing,  anti-social behaviour has reduced, helping protect vulnerable children and adults from harm and reduced serious harm on our roads working with the Safer Essex Roads Partnership.

The Police are tackling gangs and organised crime as well as helping to break the cycle of domestic abuse. 

 

News

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

This week has been very busy in Westminster with a new budget and a major vote on the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday brought the excellent news that the Prime Minister has come to agreement with the EU on a new set of arrangements for Northern Ireland, the so called “Windsor Framework”.  

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

This week I presented a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons.  This is a type of private members bill whereby a back bench MP can propose a new law.  My bill focuses on affordable housing.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

I woke up on Monday morning to hear the very sad news that a 16 year old boy had died following a knife incident in the Waterson Vale area of Chelmsford.   It is a lovely part of our city, but last summer residents told me that they were concerned about sporadic incidents of anti-social behaviour

More Police for Essex helping to keep people safe

Great news that we continue to level up the number of police in Essex, helping to keep people safe. Welcome to the new officers.

On 20th January 2023,  70 new officers were welcomed into the Essex Police family.

Meeting with new local Police Chief Inspector

I was delighted to recently meet with the new District Commander for Essex Police, Chelmsford District.

Chief Inspector Paul Ballard comes to us from Epping and Brentwood district.

Visit to Popworld in Chelmsford

I recently visited Popworld in Chelmsford with police officers to hear about what they do to keep people safe.

Every Friday and Saturday night, a welfare officer is present for people who need help, there are also 10 door staff, at least one of whom is always a woman.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 27 June 2022   It's a busy day for the foreign office as MPs are due to debate the proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol this evening.   The situation in Northern Ireland is extremely worrying.   The protocol was negotiated with the EU as part of the Brexit talks.  

Beaulieu and Channel Magazine June July 2022

I wanted to give readers an update on infrastructure plans in Chelmsford.  I recently met the Rail Minister to discuss progress with Beaulieu Park Station.  The plans to construct the station and the new Chelmsford Bypass were awarded the largest ever housing related infrastructure grant.