Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Business Burglary – Farm – Walsgrave on Sowe
We want to let you know about the following incident that’s taken place. Between 12/09/25 16:00hrs – 13/09/25 09:30hrs near to Walsgrave on Sowe, unknown suspect(s) have cut a lock to a gate and entered a farm. Once on the farm, they have have entered and caused damage to a barn. We are also appealing…
Read MoreAlert to Livestock Owners
This time last year in Warwickshire and nationally there was a rise in reports of sheep and lamb thefts, especially where lambs were coming up to weight. With many only realising they had sheep missing after getting their flock in to count or administer medicine. We would like to encourage farmers and anyone who keep…
Read MoreReport Hare Coursing & Poaching
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team are carrying out regular, proactive high-visibility and covert patrols in areas affected by hare coursing. This work is part of the national Operation GALILEO, aimed at tackling illegal hare coursing across the country.If you are a farmer or landowner who has experienced hare coursing on your land, we encourage…
Read MoreSeized bikes and safer streets: Warwickshire Police Operation Undertook making a difference
Operation Undertook is the response by Warwickshire Police to motorbikes being ridden illegally and/or antisocially, causing fear and frustration in our communities. Thanks to intelligence submitted by residents via Warwickshire County Council’s ‘Dob ‘Em In’ scheme – an online reporting system set up by the council’s Community Safety team – the operation is already seeing…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team – Important Message to Dog Owners
With the weather getting warmer and the lighter evenings with us at last, Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness around livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. This is extremely important at present with heavily pregnant ewes and young lambs at foot out in…
Read MoreOperation Galileo – Hare Coursing – Please Report It
Operation Galileo Warwickshire Police are working with forces around the country on Operation Galileo to address hare coursing and related crimes. Increased reports are received around this time of year on farm land. Please be vigilant. Coursing tends to happen on large flat areas of land. Be aware of a vehicle or number of vehicles…
Read MorePlea to Dog Owners re Livestock in Fields
We are now in an important part of the farming calendar with most sheep in the fields at present pregnant. If you own a dog(s) PLEASE keep them on a lead at all times if near to an area with livestock in. If your dog(s) are outside unsupervised at any time please ensure that they…
Read MoreQuad Bike/ATV Alert and Advice
If you have a quad bike or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) please take all necessary precautions to protect your vehicle and keep it secure. Review your security arrangements and take all necessary precautions. Please see the attached advice sheet for some tips and advice: Quad and ATV Advice sheet P 1 Quad and ATV Advice…
Read MoreUpdate to Warwickshire Police Agricultural Vehicles Dispensation Scheme Applications
Farmers in Warwickshire are reminded that those planning to move big combines or other oversized machinery on the road need to complete the Agricultural Vehicle Dispensation Scheme form which may be relevant, especially at harvest time. In normal circumstances, police must be notified at least 24 hours before vehicles more than 3m wide and/or with…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
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