Warwick Rural Area
“Stay Safe, Stay in Control and Look Out For Your Friends” – That is the advice from Senior Warwickshire Police Officer Ahead of the Weekend
Warwickshire’s community policing lead is urging people to “stay safe” ahead of what is expected to be a busy weekend. This will be the first weekend people are allowed to sit and drink in pubs and restaurants since the end of the most recent lockdown, and extra officers will be on the streets to help…
Read MorePolice and partners ask public to submit Dashcam footage of dangerous drivers during Global Road Safety Week
During Global Road Safety Week 17-23 May, Warwickshire Police and partners are asking the public to help them make our roads safer by providing Dashcam or Headcam footage of potential moving traffic offences via ‘Op Snap’. This can range from driving dangerously or carelessly to overtaking on solid white lines, using a mobile phone while…
Read MoreStolen Caravan Recovered by Rural Crime Team Specials
On Sunday night a member of the public called Warwickshire Police believing they had seen their stolen Swift Group Caravan at the Corley Services on the M6. Four Special Constables from the Rural Crime Team attended the services and located the suspect stolen caravan. On inspection by the attending officers, it was clear that offenders…
Read MoreCars and Kids Don’t Mix Campaign
WCC’s Road Safety Education Team have recently worked with Safety Engineering & Warwickshire Police’s safer neighbourhood teams to re-launch the popular Cars & Kids Don’t Mix campaign. Parents and other adults are being asked to be mindful and considerate of where they park to help make the roads around their child’s school safer, less congested and help keep the air clearer of pollution. The ‘Cars and Kids Don’t Mix’ campaign encourages…
Read MoreVehicle Crime Arrests
Three people were arrested in connection with vehicle crime offences over the weekend. Yesterday evening officers, including the Rural Crime Team Specials, seized a stolen caravan and arrested two people at Corley Services. The 21-year-old woman and 20-year-old man, both of no fixed abode were arrested on suspicion of theft. A 27-year-old woman of no…
Read MoreLatest Rural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter for your information: Newsletter May 2021 Please pass on or forward to anyone you know who may find it of interest. Thanks Carol
Read MoreWarwickshire Covid-19 Mental Wellbeing & Resilience Fund Details
The Warwickshire County Council’s Warwickshire Covid-19 Mental Wellbeing & Resilience Fund provides grant funding to organisations to support the residents of Warwickshire’s mental health and wellbeing both during and through the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund would like to offer community and voluntary sector organisations including grassroot organisations and town and parish councils…
Read MoreAttempt Theft of ATV in Wootton Wawen
Inc 235 of 13/5/21 Unknown offender(s) have attempted to steal an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) from a rural property in Wootton Wawen. Damage was caused to the vehicle by the offender(s) but they were unable to move it from the location. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that…
Read MorePlease Keep Your Dog on a Lead When Near Livestock
Officers from the local policing team and Rural Crime Team have had to deal with another livestock worrying incident where sheep have been attacked by a dog in the Rugby area. Please if you have a dog keep it on a lead if going through or near to a field with livestock in. We now…
Read MoreWarwickshire Community Speed Watch Scheme
Warwickshire Police’s Community Speedwatch (CSW) scheme is back as part of a phased reintroduction in the county as COVID restrictions continue to be eased and is asking the public to please ‘slow down’ and drive within the speed limit. The relaunch coincides with the appointment of Chief Inspector Faz Chishty and Sergeant Dave Valente who…
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