Farmers have a lot of their capital tied up in livestock and equipment. Much of this is portable and easy to steal and often spread out over a large area. This can make it hard to guard against theft but there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk of your farm being targeted by thieves.

This section provides you with information which will help you protect your farm. Many of the things you can do are inexpensive and will not take much of your time.

As well as providing crime prevention advice you can also find details about Farm Watch schemes in your area. Much like Neighbourhood Watch, they can help the farming community work together and with the police to tackle rural crime. Most schemes are free and an effective deterrent to thieves.