Rural crime3 days agoCost of rural crime almost triples, insurers sayPolice officers urge landowners to be vigilant and say they take rural crime "very seriously". 3 days agoEngland3 days agoRural crime costs fall in South East, insurers sayNational Famers Union Mutual says rural crime costs were about £2.7m in 2024, down from almost £4m.3 days agoEngland3 days agoFarm animal thefts linked to organised crimeMore than 3,000 animals have been reported as stolen in Northern Ireland between 2019 and 2024.3 days agoNorthern Ireland5 Jun 2025Two men issued fines for hare coursing Edward Connors, 24, and Jerry Connors, 19, were arrested after an incident in Crowland in 2023.5 Jun 2025Lincolnshire29 May 2025Eight summonsed to court over hare coursingThe men are due in front of magistrates next month after being arrested in Lincolnshire in December.29 May 2025Lincolnshire29 May 2025Shot alpaca returns home after seven weeks at vetThe alpaca has largely recovered from being shot in the face, says her owner.29 May 2025Cambridgeshire28 May 2025Debt-hit rustler steals 73 ewes from neighbourCarmarthenshire farmer Hywel Williams pleads guilty to theft after revealing he faced financial difficulties.28 May 2025Wales27 May 2025Criminologist seeks views on rural policingDr Kreseda Smith from Harper Adams University has arranged a series of focus groups in Shropshire.27 May 2025Shropshire23 May 2025Aluminium track worth £280k stolen from fieldThe thieves struck overnight and officers are appealing for information or CCTV footage.23 May 2025Cambridgeshire...
