Operated by: Essex Police
https://www.essex.police.uk/a/your-area/essex/epping-forest/debden-and-loughton/Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
The community have told us they are concerned about drug dealing.
Action
We’re taking a proactive approach to disrupt county lines and drug dealing in our district. Using community intelligence, we carry out targeted enforcement—focusing on known hotspots, individuals, and addresses linked to criminal activity.
This includes:
Stop and search where there’s reasonable suspicion
Warrants to search properties
Focused patrols and surveillance
Our goal is to break up criminal networks and bring offenders to justice.
We also work to reduce reoffending and support recovery. Where appropriate, we use:
Restorative justice
Out-of-court disposals
Support for those affected by drug use
Together, these actions help break the cycle of crime and vulnerability.
Issue
Local people have told us they are worried about violent crime.
Action
Crime data has helped us identify priority areas where violent crime is more likely to happen. We’re using hotspot policing to focus on these locations and times when issues are most common.
This includes:
Increasing visible patrols in key areas
Being present at times when incidents are more likely
Responding quickly to help keep people safe
We’re also working closely with local communities to gather intelligence. This helps us:
Identify those involved in violent crime
Take swift, focused action
Make sure our efforts are effective and community-led
Together, we’re working to reduce violence and make our neighbourhoods safer for everyone.
Issue
We understand that many people are worried about the recent rise in retail theft. This issue affects local businesses, staff, and shoppers,
Action
We’re taking firm action to reduce shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Brentwood’s town centres.
To tackle this, our officers are:
Using Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) to deal with persistent offenders. These are court orders that can ban individuals from certain areas or behaviours, helping to prevent further offences.
Working closely with local businesses to share information and coordinate responses
Focusing on key locations where offences are most common
This targeted, partnership-led approach is already making a difference - helping to deter crime and improve safety for everyone.
Upcoming Events
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton
When: 12 August 2025 at 11:15 - 12 August 2025 at 12:15
Let's Talk - Buckhurst Hill
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: 4 Lower Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill
When: 14 August 2025 at 14:00 - 14 August 2025 at 15:00
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton
When: 19 August 2025 at 11:15 - 19 August 2025 at 12:15
Let's Talk and Fraud Awareness - Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton
When: 20 August 2025 at 10:00 - 20 August 2025 at 12:00
Let's Talk and Dementia Awareness - Epping
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Dementia Cafe, St Claire Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood
When: 21 August 2025 at 10:00 - 21 August 2025 at 12:00
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Chigwell
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row
When: 27 August 2025 at 16:45 - 27 August 2025 at 17:45
Let's Talk and Dementia Awareness - Epping
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Dementia Cafe, St Claire Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood
When: 28 August 2025 at 10:00 - 28 August 2025 at 12:00
Let's Talk - Buckhurst Hill
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Outside Waitrose, 27 Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill
When: 2 September 2025 at 11:00 - 2 September 2025 at 13:00
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Chigwell
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row
When: 3 September 2025 at 16:45 - 3 September 2025 at 17:45
Let's Talk and Fraud Awareness - Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton
When: 8 September 2025 at 10:00 - 8 September 2025 at 12:00
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton
When: 9 September 2025 at 11:15 - 9 September 2025 at 12:15
Let's Talk - Roydon
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Roydon Market, Roydon Village Hall, Harlow Road, Roydon
When: 13 September 2025 at 10:00 - 13 September 2025 at 12:00
Let's Talk - Ongar
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Fyfield Village Hall, Houchin Drive, Ongar
When: 18 September 2025 at 11:00 - 18 September 2025 at 12:00
Loughton Community Day
Officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on hand to talk about local policing in your area, provide crime prevention advice and materials, and talk about any community concerns. We will also have some uniform for the children to try on and a Police vehicle to look at.
Please note that the meeting may be cancelled at short notice due to operational demands. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as we can by posting on the district’s local police Facebook page.
Where: Loughton Cricket Club, High Road, Loughton
When: 20 September 2025 at 12:00 - 20 September 2025 at 16:00
Let's Talk - Loughton Community Day
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Loughton Community Day, Loughton Cricket Ground, High Road, The Uplands, Loughton
When: 20 September 2025 at 12:00 - 20 September 2025 at 16:00
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Chigwell
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row
When: 24 September 2025 at 16:45 - 24 September 2025 at 17:45
Let's Talk - 3Food4U Loughton
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton
When: 30 September 2025 at 11:15 - 30 September 2025 at 12:15
Let's Talk - Ongar
Let’s talk
- Discuss local policing, raise concerns, and ask questions
- Find out what we’re doing to keep you safe, address anti-social behaviour and catch criminals
- Get advice on how you can protect yourself and your property.
On the rare occasions we may need to cancel an event, we’ll notify you by posting on our Facebook page.
Where: Fyfield Village Hall, Houchin Drive, Ongar
When: 18 December 2025 at 11:00 - 18 December 2025 at 12:00