Essex Police will receive £5.6 million in government funding to help protect Jewish communities.
The funding is part of a wider £250 million scheme announced by the Government to boost policing in Jewish areas and will be distributed over a three-year period.
Glen Pavelin, assistant chief constable at Essex Police, said: "The safety of every Essex resident is a priority, and we look forward to continuing our specific work with our Jewish communities in the county.
"We understand that incidents of antisemitism can have a profound impact on those affected and can leave communities feeling vulnerable.
"No community, anywhere in Essex, should feel under threat."
Police will use the funding to strengthen their direct and visible presence in Jewish neighbourhoods and work closely with partners to ensure the approach delivers the greatest benefit.
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Mr Pavelin said: "While this funding is focused on tackling antisemitic crime, it complements our wider work to tackle all forms of hate crime and ensure every community in Essex feels safe, supported and protected."
Roger Hirst, police, fire and crime commissioner for Essex, said: "In Essex, everyone is equal before the law.
"Antisemitism has no place in our county or anywhere else in our society.
"We are building safe, secure communities where everyone is able to live their lives, practise their faith and prosper without fear of intimidation, abuse or violence.
"I welcome this new £5.6 million investment over the next three years."
Westcliff in particular is an area of south Essex that has a prominent Jewish population.
The area is served by the Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation, as well as the Jewish Care Community Centre.
Hamlet Court Road has been at the centre of demonstrations involving anti-immigration or pro-Palestine protestors, leading to an increase in police presence to protect vulnerable communities, including the Jewish.
