Plant, Trailers and Horse Box Thefts

🚜 Rural Crime Alert – Help Us Protect Our Farming Community

Sadly, our farmers continue to be targeted by increasingly sophisticated criminals, who are not deterred by time of day — thefts are happening both day and night.

We ask everyone to stay vigilant and report anything that looks suspicious. Your awareness could make a real difference.

To our farming community:
Please keep an eye on our social media channels for upcoming events where you can have your trailers marked for free. These events are a great way to deter theft and improve traceability.

In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the DATATAG website for more information on security products and services that can help protect your equipment.

Let’s work together to keep our rural areas safe.

Actions

• 28 September 2025
  

  On 17th  September, Frome Rural Neighbourhood Officers attended Frome Cheese Show alongside Rural Affairs Unit where officers discussed security and provided crime reduction advice with farmers and land owners, particularly around trailer security marking. Officers received positive feedback from those in attendance and attendees were signposted to keep an eye out for the next free trailer marking event via Avon and Somerset Police Rural Crime webpage.

• 17 September 2025
  

  🚜 Rural Crime Alert – Help Us Protect Our Farming Community

  Criminals continue to target our farmers with increasingly sophisticated methods — and they’re striking both day and night.

  We’re asking everyone to stay alert and report anything suspicious. Your vigilance could make a real difference in preventing rural crime.

  👨‍🌾 To our farming community:

  Keep an eye on our social media channels for details of upcoming free trailer marking events. These sessions are a great way to deter theft and improve the chances of recovering stolen equipment.

  🔒 In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the DATATAG website to explore security products and services designed to help protect your machinery and assets.

  Let’s work together to keep our rural areas safe and secure.