Essex Police

Essex Police is one of England's largest forces by area and population, serving approximately 1.9 million people. The county borders London and experiences significant overspill of serious and organised crime from the capital. Essex has a long coastline with port facilities at Tilbury, Harwich, and smaller ports, creating significant port security and modern slavery challenges. The force is known for its response to the 2019 Grays lorry tragedy, which highlighted modern slavery and people smuggling.

Area Covered

Essex Police covers the county of Essex, including major towns such as Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and Basildon, as well as extensive coastal areas, the Thames Estuary, and borders with Greater London.