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Rural crime

We are seeing an increase in Rural thefts across the area.

While we are conducting patrols

We ask you to remain vigilant, secure  vehicles, machinery and out buildings and report any suspicious activity

please call

999 if in progress

101 non emergence

or online via your local police website

Your help can help prevent further offences

 

 

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  • 29 April 2026

    Recently there have been reports of thefts affecting farms and rural properties including machinery and  fuel.

    Please help us by reporting anything that looks out of place, you know your area better than anyone unfamiliar vehicles, people hanging around or just unusual activity.

    What you see could prevent the next crime. Small details can build up a bigger picture and help us target our patrols.

    Please report via 999, 101 or via our website .

    Thank you for your continuing support and helping up keep our rural communities safe.


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