Rural Crime

Agreed on 31 January 2023. Updated on 15 March 2023

Crime in rural areas.

Actions

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.