Rural Crime

Agreed on 23 April 2025. Updated on 23 April 2025

Crime in rural areas.

Actions

23 April 2025

We continue to engage with our rural community members to help prevent rural crime
23 April 2025

There is a particular focus on the rise of theft.
23 April 2025

Rural Crime is continually monitored across the force by our wildlife and rural crime unit.
23 April 2025

Rural Crime continues to be a focus of the local Neighbourhood Team
23 April 2025

Reports of hare coursing in Cossington, patrols by the local Neighbourhood Team have been increased in this area. Please report any suspicious activity via 101, 999 or online.
23 April 2025

Patrols continue, especially due to recent arson attacks in rural areas across Somerset.
23 April 2025

Patrols are continuing. Farm Watch is available to anyone who wants to join.
23 April 2025

Information packs will be given out in the local community to encourage property marking, registering and anonymous reporting of suspicious incidents to Crime Stoppers- 0800555111
23 April 2025

Focus on reports of vehicle/machinery theft
23 April 2025

Focus on Badger Sett’s being covered in the Chedzoy area
23 April 2025

Continue to focus on Rural Crime and Badger sets, Chedzoy being the main focus at this time