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Livestock Theft-Crime Prevention and Security Advice

Livestock Theft-Crime Prevention and Security Advice 

 

Together Tackling Rural Crime

 

Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team would like to share the following advice in relation to Livestock Theft. 

 

Steps you can take to prevent livestock theft happening on your land:

  • Padlock all gates.
  • Ensure stock is clearly marked and records are up to date.
  • Graze livestock away from roads.
  • Check stock regularly and at varying times.
  • Ask neighbours to report unusual vehicles loading sheep.
  • Gate or fence alarms.
  • CCTV where practicable.
  • Please encourage others within the rural and farming community to sign up to DC alert https://alerts.dc.police.uk/  (useful link)

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    What to do if you are a victim of livestock theft:

  • Contact the police immediately (999 if a crime is in progress, 101 if it has already happened).
  • Contact your insurers who will provide further advice. 
  • Be concise with the information you keep and can share with the Police to assist with any investigative enquiries. The more details you can share, such as exact location (consider What3Words), sheep breed, age, marking, ear tag numbers, etc…the better.

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    Useful Links

     

    Theft on farm – advice and support – NFUonline 

     

    Combatting Rural Theft: Protecting Our Communities | Crimestoppers 

     

    Secured by Design - Crime Prevention & Security Advice-Secured by Design offers best practice for you to follow, alongside practical crime prevention methods and includes links to Secured by Design member companies that can offer products designed to help protect your property and reduce the opportunities for criminals (please refer to Rural Security section)

     

    How to report crimes to Devon and Cornwall Police

     

    Home | Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk) (useful link)

     

    Contact the Police (useful link)

     

    If at any time you feel at risk of threat or harm, please call ‘999’.

     

    You can also submit information online at CrimeStoppers.org or report via the helpline 0800 555 111.

     

    Please encourage others within the rural and farming community to sign up to DC alert https://alerts.dc.police.uk/  (useful link)

     

    For more information, please contact the Rural Affairs Team: RuralAffairsTeam@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

     

     

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