Rural crime affects not only the individuals and businesses directly targeted but also can be felt economically, socially, and emotionally across the entire rural community
Rural crime encompasses a wide range of offences, including theft, vandalism, illegal dumping, wildlife crime, and anti-social behaviour, among others.
There’s a variety of things you can do to protect your property, land and livestock. If you’re not sure where to start, Dyfed-Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team can help.
Farmers are urged to record the make and serial numbers of items, create an up to date inventory list of their property, and take photographs of each item. Easily removed items should be marked or stamped with the postcode, farm’s name or other identifying mark.
Tools and small items of machinery should be locked in a secure building, and tractors, farm implements and valuable machinery should not be parked near or alongside public roads when not in use.
Farm gates should be locked with good quality chains or padlocks, and hinges should preferably be of the capped or inverted type to prevent easy removal.
The installation of tracking devices on quad bikes, ATVs and other farm vehicles is highly encouraged, and has proven many times to be the most efficient way of recovering stolen property.
All the team’s officers are qualified Crime Prevention Tactical advisors (CPTAC).
To arrange a crime prevention visit from the officers, email: