Six men plead guilty to illegal hare coursing

Dead hares were paraded through the streets of nearby Bedford.

Rise in rural crime making Bedfordshire communities 'suspicious' of countryside visitors

The increase in rural crime is making farmers and communities wary of any visitors to Bedfordshire's countryside.

‘Failure in policing’ means Bedfordshire farmers are turning to private security

Farmers using third party security companies to patrol their land is a "failure in policing" and "one step away from vigilantism," a Bedfordshire councillor has claimed.

Social media helps Bedford police improve community support

Increasing officers’ social media presence has helped Bedfordshire Police community officers to better understand residents’ policing needs.

Six arrested after major operation targeting theft and burglary

Six people have been arrested in connection with a series of theft and drug offences after a major operation in the early hours this morning (Tuesday) near Bedford.

Targeted operation sees reduction in catalytic converter thefts

Officers in Bedfordshire are cracking down on catalytic converter thefts following a spate of incidents reported in the Flitwick and Harlington areas.

Rural crime: Farmers 'feel like sitting ducks'

A farmer who saw a sharp rise in crime on her land has told how she has blocked 50 gateways, dug ditches around fields and hired a private security firm to protect her business.