Essex has 30 police locations in our directory (24 full stations), policed mainly by Essex. Each is listed with its postcode and nearest town below.
| # | Station | Postcode | Town | Force | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basildon Police Station | SS14 1EJ | N/A | Essex | Website Map |
| 2 | Billericay Police Station | CM12 9LA | Sunnymede | Essex | Map |
| 3 | Braintree Police Station | CM7 3DJ | — | Essex | Map |
| 4 | Burnham Police Station | CM0 8HF | Burnham-on-Crouch | Essex | Map |
| 5 | Chelmsford Police Station | CM1 1NF | Chelmsford | Essex | Map |
| 6 | Chigwell Traffic Base | IG7 6FB | Epping Forest | Essex | Map |
| 7 | Clacton Police Station | CO15 1ET | — | Essex | Map |
| 8 | Colchester Police Station | CO3 3BU | Colchester | Essex | Map |
| 9 | Dunmow Police Station | CM6 1LL | Uttlesford | Essex | Map |
| 10 | Grays Police Station | RM17 5BX | N/A | Essex | Website Map |
| 11 | Harlow Police Station | CM20 1HG | The High | Essex | Map |
| 12 | Harwich Police Station | CO12 3LH | — | Essex | Map |
| 13 | Jaywick Neighbourhood Policing Team | CO15 2LU | Jaywick | Essex | Map |
| 14 | Maldon Police Station | CM9 9SA | Maldon | Essex | Website Map |
| 15 | MDP Wethersfield | CO9 4EN | Toppesfield | Essex | Map |
| 16 | Pitsea Police Station | SS13 2AA | N/A | Essex | Map |
| 17 | Port of Tilbury Police | RM18 7ET | N/A | Essex | Map |
| 18 | Rayleigh Police Station | SS6 7QB | N/A | Essex | Map |
| 19 | South Ockendon Police Station | RM15 5EH | N/A | Essex | Website Map |
| 20 | South Woodham Ferrers Police Station | CM3 5XD | Chelmsford | Essex | Map |
| 21 | Southend Police Station | SS2 6ES | Southend-on-Sea | Essex | Map |
| 22 | Stansted Airport Police Station | CM24 1QN | Uttlesford | Essex | Map |
| 23 | Tilbury Police Station | RM18 8AA | N/A | Essex | Map |
| 24 | Westcliff Police Station | SS0 7DY | Southend-on-Sea | Essex | Map |
| 25 | Eastwood Police OfficeFront counter | SS9 5PU | Southend-on-Sea | Essex | Map |
| 26 | Essex Police HeadquartersHQ | CM2 6DW | Chelmsford | Essex | Website Map |
| 27 | Laindon Traffic Police HQHQ | SS15 4EJ | N/A | Essex | Map |
| 28 | Limes Farm Police OfficeFront counter | IG7 5LH | Epping Forest | Essex | Map |
| 29 | Melbourne Community Policing TeamFront counter | CM1 2EN | Chelmsford | Essex | Website Map |
| 30 | Southminster Community Police StationFront counter | CM0 7AF | Southminster | Essex | Map |
Locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Postcode & force attribution: Postcodes UK. Front counters and hours change often, check with Essex before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
How many police stations are there in Essex?
Our directory lists 30 police locations across Essex. That includes 24 full police stations, with the rest being headquarters or public front counters. The main areas with a station include Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea and Epping Forest. Many front counters keep limited hours these days, so it is worth checking opening times before travelling to one in person.
Which police force covers Essex?
Policing across Essex is the responsibility of Essex. Like every force in England and Wales it deals with 999 emergencies and takes non-emergency reports on 101 for its whole area.
Where are the main police stations in Essex?
Well-known stations in Essex include Basildon Police Station, Billericay Police Station and Braintree Police Station. Chelmsford has the most locations listed here. In the table above, each station's postcode links through to its surrounding area, and the map link opens its exact spot so you can plan your route.