
Derbyshire
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Latest Derbyshire Constabulary Rural Crime Alerts
Derbyshire Constabulary
Friday, 24 February 2023
Crack team of off-road officers scramble to tackle countryside crooks
The team will use all-terrain scramblers to pursue anti-social yobs, thieves and poachers
Derbyshire Constabulary
Monday, 20 February 2023
Police slam Derbyshire driver’s ‘recipe for disaster’ after stopping tractor with ‘multitude of issues’
Officers stopped a tractor in Derbyshire and discovered a ‘recipe for disaster’ – with a number of safety issues left unresolved by the driver.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Derbyshire police searching for pair who tried to coax swans into sacks with bread
When challenged by the witness the pair fled towards Whatstandwell. The Derbyshire Rural Crime team are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Thursday, 3 November 2022
Police appeal after goats stolen from owner in Derbyshire village for second time
Police are investigating the theft of two goats from their Derbyshire owner – the second time this has happened in recent years.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 2 November 2022
Police warn Derbyshire fly-tippers to ‘expect a visit’ after huge pile of rubbish dumped in middle of road
Officers have warned fly tippers to ‘expect a visit’ after a large pile of rubbish was dumped on a Derbyshire road.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Police appeal after dog let off lead attacks and kills four animals in Derbyshire village
The Derbyshire Rural Crime Team are appealing for help identifying a dog owner after an incident in Heage.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Thursday, 13 October 2022
'Starving' horses in poor condition rescued from wasteland in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team officers have rescued three horses in poor condition from wasteland near Matlock.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Monday, 26 September 2022
Wild camper records ‘big cat’ during Peak District trip
The 53-year-old whose real names is Michael, said: “I was lying in my tent at night and recording a video and I kept hearing some weird noises outside. It was like a guttural growl, but a bit distant and then suddenly got really loud.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Dog to be destroyed after attacking sheep on Derbyshire farm
In photos shared by Derbyshire Rural Crime Team two sheep are shown bloodied on the floor. The rural crime team has issued a warning to dog owners.
The owner has also been disqualified from owning a dog.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Police investigating theft of distinctive scooter from property in Derbyshire village
Police are appealing for the public to help them locate a scooter that was stolen in a Derbyshire village.











