
Latest Vehicles & Machinery Rural Crime Alerts
Cheshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team arrest six people in connection with the theft of historic artefacts
Officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team have arrested six people in connection with the theft of historic artefacts following a series of morning raids in Greater Manchester.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Driver arrested after crashing and abandoning car in the middle of the M1
The unit tweeted: “Driver and passenger located using the capabilities of the Derbyshire rural crime team’s drone. Not drunk or drugged, just completely reckless. Reported to court.”
Wales - North Wales Police
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
“Give cycling dedicated space”: Readers react after dog walker blames “arrogant” cyclists for shared-use path collision
An 11-year-old springer spaniel lost its leg after it was struck by a cyclist, prompting calls to “consider others” while cycling alongside walkers – though some said shared-use paths “create too much conflict”
Norfolk Constabulary
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Over 260 offences detected as part of operation targeting HGVs
Operation Tramline saw police provided with an HGV tractor unit by National Highways (formerly Highways England), which allowed officers to carry out patrols across the county’s strategic road network and focus on offences committed by lorry drivers.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Sunday, 13 March 2022
How rural police used drones to locate Derbyshire raves on a busy Saturday night
Birds & badgers that had been illegally shot were also located by the flying camera devices, while two suspects were found and detained by Derbyshire Roads Policing unit with assistance from Derbyshire Police Dogs Team.
West Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 9 March 2022
Motorcycle Charity Steers Youngsters Away From Illegal Off Road Riding, Huddersfield
The Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team is supporting the work of Team KickStart in the Ashbrow Ward, which is approaching its first anniversary after launching last April to provide local teenagers with an outlet for their interest in bikes.
Durham Constabulary
Monday, 7 March 2022
Residents urged to report nuisance vehicles
The new Section 59 signs act as an automatic warning, meaning anyone found driving illegally will have their vehicle seized and have already proved effective with nine illegal vehicles including quad bikes and off-road bikes being taken off the streets in the last week alone.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Drivers with no insurance, overloaded vehicles and stolen camper vans among vehicles caught by police in Peterborough region.
It wasn’t all bad news as officers also helped change a tyre for a driver who was stuck among the calls where their help was needed.
Northamptonshire Police
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Crime prevention stepped up in rural areas to combat crime
Operation Motif is the Force’s response in tackling rural crime during the winter months and this year, crime prevention and neighbourhood policing officers have been proactively visiting farms and businesses to implement the tools required to catch the offenders.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Friday, 4 March 2022
Officers investigating arson in Woodville release CCTV of moment car set on fire
At the scene a Mercedes and an Audi were found to have been badly damaged. CCTV viewed by officers captured the moment that the offender, who is believed to have been riding a motorcycle, set the Mercedes alight, with the fire then spreading to the Audi.
Northumbria Police
Thursday, 3 March 2022
Rural officers join forces to tackle high value machinery and agricultural thefts
A network of rural policing specialists from around the UK are making strides in the fight against high-value machinery and agricultural thefts – recently seizing £100k of stolen equipment with help from Lithuanian colleagues.

















































