Rural crime5 days agoRural crime costs 'demoralise' farmersBerkshire farmer Hollie Levinge tells the BBC she has taken a part-time job to "plug the gap". 5 days agoBerkshire21 Jun 2025Crime gangs scoping out farms for theft, says unionThe cost of rural crime fell across the UK in 2024, except in Wales, research shows.21 Jun 2025Wales16 Jun 2025Cost of rural crime almost triples, insurers sayPolice officers urge landowners to be vigilant and say they take rural crime "very seriously". 16 Jun 2025England16 Jun 2025Rural 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.16 Jun 2025England15 Jun 2025Farm animal thefts linked to organised crimeMore than 3,000 animals have been reported as stolen in Northern Ireland between 2019 and 2024.15 Jun 2025Northern 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 2025Wales...
