Rural vehicle thefts

Frome Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team have noticed an increase in rural vehicle crime , which included plant machinery and vehicles. These offences have a significant impact on the farming community causing substantial financial loss.

Positive progress has been made following information received from a member of the public, this led to the successful recovery of two stolen vehicles in a rural location. This highlights the value of community intelligence and the importance of timely reporting.

Ongoing actions :

• Frome NPT increased high-visibility and intelligence-led patrols in rural locations.
• Enhance engagement with local farmers, landowners and rural businesses to provide crime prevention advice and gather intelligence.
• Continue to develop intelligence through partnership working and public information to identify offenders.

We are asking members of the public to report suspicious activities, vehicle movements, and all incidents of rural crime promptly, as every piece of information can be crucial to investigations.

Actions

• 20 August 2026
  

   

  Frome Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team has seen an increase in rural vehicle crime, including the theft of plant machinery and vehicles. These offences can have a significant impact on our farming communities, often resulting in substantial financial loss and disruption to livelihoods.

  Recent positive progress has been made following information provided by a member of the public, which led to the successful recovery of two stolen vehicles in a rural location. This demonstrates the value of community intelligence and the importance of reporting incidents promptly.

  Our ongoing activity includes:

  Increasing high-visibility and intelligence-led patrols in rural areas.
  Strengthening engagement with farmers, landowners and rural businesses to provide crime prevention advice and gather local intelligence.
  Working with partner agencies and the public to develop intelligence and identify those responsible for rural crime.

  We are asking everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, unusual vehicle movements, or incidents of rural crime as soon as possible. Even seemingly small pieces of information can prove vital in helping officers investigate offences, recover stolen property, and bring offenders to justice.