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

We are delivering on our commitment to increase the number of Police Officers by 20,000 nationally.  By March 2021, there will be 519 more officers in Essex than there were in 2018.   384 of them as a result of the increase in the local Council Tax precept and efficiencies achieved by Essex Police, and 135 from the national police uplift programme.

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

Police Update and Have Your Say

Monday, 7 December, 2020

I wanted to share an update from our Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst.

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Drug Detection Operation at Chelmsford Station

Friday, 21 August, 2020

This morning I joined Essex Police and British Transport Police accompanied by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex , Roger Hirst, and 2 year old Dudley the drugs detector dog for an operation at Chelmsford Station to target county lines drugs activity coming into Chelmsford.

Vicky catches up with Chelmsford Police Leads

Friday, 24 January, 2020

On Friday 24th January, I had a very helpful catch up with our local police leads, especially regarding drugs, county line activity, speeding, burglaries and aggressive begging.

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Chelmsford MP pays tribute to the Chelmsford based professionals involved in the Thurrock tragedy

Monday, 28 October, 2019

Last night, Vicky paid tribute in the House of Commons Emergency Debate to the teams of professionals involved with the Thurrock tragedy, many of whom are based in Chelmsford.

Vicky said:  

Monthly Column - July 2019

Wednesday, 31 July, 2019

I have been campaigning for extra police in Chelmsford since day one as your MP and even before. Therefore, it was very good to be out on patrol with the new Chelmsford City Centre Police team and our Police Commissioner, Roger Hirst.

Vicky asks new Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Essex Policing numbers

Thursday, 25 July, 2019

Today was Boris Johnson's first day as PM taking questions from MPs. Vicky told him about the 360 extra police Essex PCC Roger Hirst has added to the Essex Force, Vicky then asked the Prime Minister if Essex would get its fair share of the 20,000 additional Officers that he has promised.

Police Minister comes to Chelmsford

Friday, 12 July, 2019

Very good to have the excellent Police Minister Nick Hurd in Chelmsford today discussing the  Front Line Review which recommends more police officers and more support for them.

 

Congratulations to Police Licensing Officer Nigel Dermott on his commendation award..

Saturday, 1 June, 2019

Congratulations to Chelmsford's Police Licensing Officer Nigel Dermott for his Chief Constable's Commendation award from BJ Harrington the Essex Police Chief.   Nigel has been the driving force behind the National Pubwatch scheme in Chelmford which helps to keep our pubs and clubs safe and drug f

CCTV improvements at Central Park following a knife crime incident

Friday, 5 April, 2019

Many people will be concerned about the news of a knife crime incident yesterday in Central Park. I share their concerns. I understand that the risk to the wider public from this incident is considered to be low.

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