Rural crime

Rural Crime Matters 

Our rural communities are some of the safest places to live, but unfortunately they are not immune from crime.

Rural crime can take many forms, including hare coursing, poaching, livestock worrying, fly-tipping, theft of agricultural machinery, fuel theft, illegal hunting, criminal damage and wildlife crime. These offences not only affect local farmers and landowners but can have a significant impact on the wider community.

PCSO Will and colleagues continue to carry out regular patrols of rural hotspots across the area, working closely with farmers, landowners, gamekeepers and partner agencies to gather intelligence, deter offenders and provide reassurance.

We rely heavily on information from the public. If you see suspicious vehicles, people acting unusually in rural locations, or any activity that doesn’t seem right, please report it. Even small pieces of information can help build a bigger picture.

Report crime or suspicious activity: • 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat to life. • 101 for non-emergency reports. • Report online via the Avon and Somerset Police website. • Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.

When reporting suspicious vehicles, please try to provide:  Registration number
-Make, model and colour
– Location
– Direction of travel
– Description of occupants

Together we can help protect our countryside, support our farming communities and prevent rural crime.

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