Poaching

As the weather is improving, we have had reports of poaching on farms.  If you see anything suspicious please report it to the police.

Reassurance patrols have been carried out to due to concerns over non dwelling burglaries and poaching.

We appreciate all reports including suspicious activity which help us target our patrols.

Rural crime is a force priority, and we encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity or is a victim of rural crime to report to the police online, on 101, or on 999 if a crime is in progress.

Actions

• 5 November 2024
  

  Hare Coursing is still prevalent until the crops have grown enough to provide enough cover for the Hares. This is usually around the time of early Spring. therefore, we urge members of the public to report any incidents of Course and Poaching via 999 or 101.

  What else can I do?

  Do not approach those taking part in the activity. Instead, please try to obtain as much of the information as possible, including:

  • Location – consider using What3Words to provide officers with a specific location.
  • Vehicles involved – what colour or type of vehicles can you see related to the crime? Are there any significant features like branding, licence plate or any dents.
  • People involved – take down descriptions or, if safe to do so, take some photos or video of the suspects.
  • Dogs or weapons involved – take descriptions of these too, including the bread of the dog and any names you may hear.

  Any photos or video evidence can also be helpful to our investigation but please do not put yourself at risk.

• 30 July 2024
  

  We are always available to visit your farm or rural property to discuss farm watch, crime

  prevention and any other community issues.

  You can report a crime online or call 101 (for non-emergencies) or 999 (for emergencies).

  Alternatively report the suspicious incident to Farm, Horse watch representative.

• 3 May 2024
  

  We are always available to visit your farm or rural property to discuss farm watch, crime

  prevention and any other community issues.

  You can report a crime online or call 101 (for non-emergencies) or 999 (for emergencies).

  Alternatively report the suspicious incident to Farm, Horse watch representative.

• 27 February 2024
  

  Hare Coursing is still prevalent until the crops have grown enough to provide enough cover for the Hares. This is usually around the time of early Spring. therefore, we urge members of the public to report any incidents of Course and Poaching via 999 or 101.

  What else can I do?

  Do not approach those taking part in the activity. Instead, please try to obtain as much of the information as possible, including:

  • Location – consider using What3Words to provide officers with a specific location.
  • Vehicles involved – what colour or type of vehicles can you see related to the crime? Are there any significant features like branding, licence plate or any dents.
  • People involved – take down descriptions or, if safe to do so, take some photos or video of the suspects.
  • Dogs or weapons involved – take descriptions of these too, including the bread of the dog and any names you may hear.

  Any photos or video evidence can also be helpful to our investigation but please do not put yourself at risk.

• 3 January 2024
  

  Reassurance patrols have been carried out to due to concerns over non dwelling burglaries and poaching.

  We appreciate all reports including suspicious activity which help us target our patrols.

  Rural crime is a force priority, and we encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity or is a victim of rural crime to report to the police online, on 101, or on 999 if a crime is in progress.