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

Visit to Chelmsford Prison

 I recently visited Chelmsford Prison. I have always been concerned about levels of violence in our prison, particularly the risk of violence against officers. I was pleased to hear that improvements have been made since my last visit.

A Week In The Life Of

Parliamentary terms tend to mirror those of our schools and this week Parliament has been in recess over half term.  MPs often chose to do different things with this time.  Maybe its an overseas visit, or a chance to catch up with a project, time in the constituency or perhaps a break.   I spent

Domestic Violence Rates

It was good news to hear that Domestic Abuse rates have dropped in Essex. I recently met the team at Essex Police  who specialise in tackling domestic abuse. They have been working hand in hand with Next Chapter, an organisation that supports victims.

Beaulieu and Channel Magazine May June 2023

I was incredibly lucky to have been picked in a ballot of MPs to be able to stand on the pavement outside Parliament during the Coronation procession.   An experience I will never forget.

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.