Rural Crime

Crime in rural areas.

Actions

• 22 April 2024
  

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

• 1 December 2023
  

  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.

• 15 March 2023
  

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

• 31 January 2023
  

  There is a particular focus on the rise of theft.

• 23 June 2022
  

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

• 12 January 2022
  

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

• 8 December 2021
  

  Focus on reports of vehicle/machinery theft

• 27 August 2021
  

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

• 12 July 2021
  

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

• 22 May 2021
  

  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

• 28 April 2021
  

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