Police working with businesses and communities to prevent rural crime

National Policing Lead on Wildlife and Rural Crime, Chief Constable Simon Prince said:

“Crime is at historically low levels across England and Wales. People living and working in rural areas are statistically even less likely to become victims of crime. However, in rural areas isolated farms and properties can be seen as lucrative targets by the criminal gangs because of the high value of modern farm machinery and livestock.

“Many police forces have developed rural crime strategies and are working closely with businesses and communities to prevent crime. Schemes such as Farmwatch and Horsewatch are successful in preventing this type of crime and police forces are also building strong links with organisations like the National Farmers Union and partnerships like the Rural Crime Network.”

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