Rural Crime
Rural Crime is a regular issue, with periods of ‘quiet’ then a sporadic flurry of activity.
Usual targets are sheds & outbuildings, containing strimmers, chainsaws, & power tools.
Regularly check bolts & locks, remember to cut back any foliage that may obscure security cameras, & consider fitting shed alarms. These are relatively inexpensive, & are readily available from most good DIY stores, or on- line. The noise emitted from these alarms is effective in disturbing & disturbing offenders, & may prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.
With current high value of Diesel oil & heating oil, we anticipate with nights beginning to draw in, oil tanks/storage containers will be targeted, so again, consider motion activated, or wildlife cameras, & ensure tanks are fitted with robust locks.
Tools such as strimmers/chainsaws etc can be securely marked with postcodes, & please record serial numbers/makes/models. This makes it easier to re-unite seized tools to their rightful owners.
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Sunday 21st August, 2022
Rural Crime.
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Sunday 6th March, 2022
Regular patrols of remote & rurally isolated properties to deter rural thefts. The general target is sheds & outbuildings, looking for garden equipment & power tools.
Also regularly targeted during the winter months are fuel tanks- both heating fuel & diesel.
Reminders sent out on a regular basis via Parish Councils, NHW & other community contacts to encourage people to review security of sheds & outbuildings , & to fit anti theft locks to fuel tanks.