This time last week I spoke to Faringdon Young Farmers about the work of Thames Valley Police to tackle #RuralCrime. Some great discussion about organised crime, problem neighbours and encouraging people to volunteer as magistrates. 👮🏻🚜👨‍⚖️

A warm reception on a chilly evening at the TVP South & Vale #RuralCrime event in Ipsden nr. Wallingford. Discussing reduction in rural crime, successful prosecutions, and recovered property; as well as discussing fly-tipping.

What to do if you are a victim of livestock worrying Livestock worrying occurs when dogs attack or chase livestock on agricultural land. Read our advice on what to do if you've been affected by livestock worrying.

Livestock worrying advice and support #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/livesto...

Dog owners face unlimited fines for farm livestock attacks Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

BBC News - Dog owners face unlimited fines for farm livestock attacks - BBC News #ruralcrime
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Book now for the next Thames Valley Police #RuralCrime event.

This is a free event, but space are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
⏰️ 6.30-8pm
🗓️ Thursday 26th March
📍 Blue Tin, Wallingford, OX10 6QU

Book your FREE place now at: tinyurl.com/44u7syke 🔗 (link in bio)

NFU welcomes livestock worrying law coming into force Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.

Culmination of lots of NFU work on livestock worrying #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/private...

www.gov.uk/government/n...

New livestock worrying powers come into force today #ruralcrime

Book now for the next Thames Valley Police #RuralCrime event.

This is a free event, but space are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
⏰️ 6.30-8pm
🗓️ Thursday 26th March
📍 Blue Tin, Wallingford, OX10 6QU

Book your FREE place now at: tinyurl.com/44u7syke 🔗 (link in bio)

Arrests after police seize machinery and farm vehicles at Dover port Kent Police say the equipment is worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

#ruralcrime

BBC News - Arrests after police seize machinery at port
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing Two men have been fined and banned for a decade after admitting hare coursing on farmland in Lincolnshire, as courts and police step up efforts.

Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing #ruralcrime www.farminguk.com/news/two-men...

NFU Mutual livestock worrying figures rise by 10% New figures from NFU Mutual have revealed that farm animals worth an estimated £1.95 million were severely injured or killed by dogs in 2025, up 10% from the previous year. The NFU has been campaignin...

UK cost of livestock worrying rises to almost £2m #ruralcrime #NFU www.nfuonline.com/news/nfu-mut...

Two men fined after being caught with dogs and coursing equipment in East Yorkshire Two men have been convicted of being equipped to search for brown hares with dogs after being found with dogs and equipment near Goole.

Hare coursers convicted Humberside #ruralcrime www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2585631...

Forensic vet and police work to convict violent offenders Dr Sean Taylor is a forensic veterinarian who works with Lincolnshire Police to convict criminals.

'People who hurt animals can go on to hurt people' #ruralcrime www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down Three men have been sentenced over a hare coursing incident in Lincolnshire...

Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down #ruralcrime www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...

Committee on Judiciary hears bill to make cattle and farm‑implement theft a felony The Committee on Judiciary heard House Bill 2413, which would classify theft of cattle and implements of husbandry as a severity level 5 nonperson felony, add implements to criminal forfeiture provisions, and limit “livestock” in the bill to cattle and horses; proponents said the change would help rural producers and incentivize prosecutions.

Kansas is taking a bold stand against livestock theft by proposing a new bill that would classify cattle and farm-implement theft as a felony, aiming to protect rural producers and strengthen law enforcement tools.

Click to read more!

#KS #LivestockTheft #RuralCrime #CriminalForfeture

🛠️ This year will see a significant expansion of the work to make tool/equipment marking available, working with rural business, tradesmen and trade organisations. Watch this space for more info on free tool marking and crime prevention advice near you...

#ruralcrime #tooltheft #crimeprevention

‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise

‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
#ruralcrime
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

Changing the law takes a while #ruralcrime #dogs #livestock #NFU www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals #ruralcrime www.gov.uk/government/n...

NFU welcomes livestock worrying bill set to pass into law Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.

Livestock worrying Bill set to unlock greater policing powers #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

Rural Task Force tackling wildlife crime Officers from the team have been stopping vehicles suspected to be linked to hare coursing and poaching.

2 Men sentenced for Hare Coursing #ruralcrime www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...

"FORCES SET TO FOCUS ON CRIME IN RURAL AREAS"
#KitSandeman for @yorkshirepost.co.uk

A multi-year strategy designed to combat #RuralCrime was launched.
Police forces aim to use #ArtificialIntelligence to crackdown on #OrganisedCrime.

#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

NFU welcomes three-year strategy for rural crime The NFU has welcomed the Home Office's new three-year rural crime strategy which aims to target the growing threat posed by organised crime groups. Read our response and find out how NFU lobbying brou...

NFU welcomes crackdown on rural organised crime
#ruralcrime
www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

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🚨 ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES DEMAND ACTION AS CRIMINALS EXPLOIT "WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY" 🚨

Rural leader sound. the alarm.

Slow police response times are leaving communities vulnerable to theft and vandalism.

Criminals know the clock is on their side.

#Alberta #RuralCrime #Nordegg #CdnPoli

This morning I attended the Food & Farming Emergency Summit in Buckinghamshire.

During the roundtable discussion I raised the issue of #RuralCrime and the huge opportunity the Home Office are missing through failing to deliver on equipment marking.

NFU calls for national rural crime focus as police and crime commissioners scrapped The NFU is calling on the government to ensure rural crime is given a clear national priority, following the Home Office’s announcement that police and crime commissioner positions will be abolished o...

NFU calls for national rural crime focus as PCCs scrapped www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-... #ruralcrime

At the #Hungerford Branch NFU meeting this morning, just over the border in Ramsbury along with NFU members from Wiltshire, talking about #RuralCrime.

I talked about the reductions in rural crime that have been achieved in Thames Valley & the need to continue to improve cross-border policing.

Organised crime making millions from illegal waste dumping in UK, says committee Peers say ‘woeful’ record on prosecutions has led to a ‘low-risk, high-reward’ criminal culture

www.theguardian.com/environment/... #ruralcrime

Two men sentenced for hare coursing in Spalding Scott Pritchard and William Johnson travelled to Lincolnshire to kill hares, police say.

Two men sentenced for hare coursing #ruralcrime #harecoursing Lincolnshire www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Kite found dead was poisoned with banned pesticide Police confirm the bird of prey which was found dead near Braco had been poisoned with banned 'aldicarb'.

BBC News - Red Kite found dead was poisoned with banned pesticide #wildlifecrime #ruralcrime #environmentalcrime www.bbc.com/news/article...