Just some of the latest rural crime incidents that have affected farm security this April included:<\/p>\n
Arson attacks and farm fires<\/h2>\nHuge emergency response after major fire at Lancashire farm<\/span><\/h3>\nSix fire engines from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Greater Manchester Fire Service were called to a farm in Up Holland shortly before 6pm on 21st April to battle a blaze in a 35 x 10m barn on the property. The incident was reported by Lancs-Live<\/a><\/p>\nPig Farm in Lincolnshire re-opens its doors in April despite recent devastating arson attack<\/span><\/h3>\nPink Pig Farm in Scunthorpe has re-opened its doors to the public following a suspected arson attack\u00a0 which caused ten thousand worth of damage as reported by Lincolnshire Live<\/a> on 3rd March. 140 hay bales were set alight.<\/p>\nOwner of Pink Pig Farm<\/a> Sally Jackson says it is the second time during the pandemic the farm has been subjected to this type of attack.”<\/p>\nAntique tractors worth \u00a335,000 were destroyed<\/span><\/h3>\nOn 13th April 2021, The East Devon News<\/a> reported that antique tractors worth \u00a335,000 were destroyed\u00a0 following an arson attack. The blaze happened at a farm in Southleigh, East Devon during the night of Sunday 11th April.<\/p>\nOfficers believe that the culprits could have set the fire to the barn structure housing the tractors after failing to steal the vintage vehicles.<\/p>\n
The cost of agricultural vehicle theft in the UK tops \u00a39.3 million in value according to the NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2020 which increased by 26% from 2019.<\/p>\n
The high cost of arson & farm fires<\/h2>\n
Arson is a major concern for farmers too, with Farmers Guardian reporting that arsonists and electrical fires left the farming industry with a \u00a349.1 million bill in 2019 alone.<\/p>\n
Farms are particularly vulnerable to arson due to\u00a0their isolated location and open boundaries. Whilst arson attacks on farms and small holdings may be difficult to eliminate, a number of simple precautions can help to reduce the risk of attack:<\/p>\n
\n- Provide, repair or replace damaged fencing or gates<\/li>\n
- Install intruder sensors and security lighting<\/li>\n
- Maintain the security of out buildings<\/li>\n
- Replace or re-site security and warning notices<\/li>\n
- Maintain fire fighting equipment and check that it is in good order<\/li>\n
- Prepare a fire routine and action plan, make sure all farm workers know what to do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Monitored Thermal CCTV cameras<\/a>\u00a0can be particularly effective in spotting the first signs of fire whether by arson or not.<\/p>\n
\n> Monitored alarms & CCTV can help optimise your farm security, contact Farsight<\/a> HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLivestock thefts<\/h2>\nLambs stolen overnight from farm in West Lothian<\/span><\/h3>\nOn 21st April The Daily Record <\/a>reported that staff from a West Lothian farm and visitor centre are appealing for the safe return of two new born lambs that were discovered missing overnight between Monday, 19 and Tuesday, 20 April, 2021. The lambs are rare breed sheep listed in the highest conservation bracket<\/p>\nPolice investigate the theft of 75 sheep from Highlands Farm<\/span><\/h3>\nOn 19th April, Farmers Guardian reported that police are investigating the theft of 75 Scottish Black Face \u2019South Type\u2019 sheep from a farm near Tomatin, south of Inverness.<\/p>\n
The high cost of livestock theft<\/h2>\n
As one of the most costly threats to farm security, livestock thefts impact farmers and businesses both financially and emotionally. In fact,\u00a0\u00a0Neighbourhood Watch<\/a>\u00a0put this as the third most costly crime for the UK\u2019s farming sector according to insurers.<\/p>\nSetting up CCTV surveillance on your property can act as a deterrent as well providing visual proof that can improve conviction rates. Currently less than 1% of sheep rustling incidents result in a conviction.\u00a0 Modern CCTV cameras can be installed to suit these outdoor\u00a0 environments being wireless and battery powered or even solar powered.<\/p>\n
Of course,\u00a0CCTV surveillance that is monitored by professionals<\/a>\u00a0gives the advantage of the ability to respond to incidents proactively 24\/7 365\u00a0 enabling quick deterrence with\u00a0audio warnings<\/a>\u00a0and visual verification can re-enforce police response call-outs in real time.<\/p>\nSpeak to Farsight today about optimising your farm security to help protect your livestock from theft, simply call 0845 371 0101 or drop us a line here: Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\nVehicle thefts from tractors to quad bikes<\/span><\/h2>\nNumerous vehicle related rural farm thefts were reported across the UK in April, with thieves targeting tractors and quad bikes – including these:<\/span><\/p>\nTheft from a tractor in Strathmore <\/span><\/h3>\nOn 1st April Police Scotland reported the theft of tools, wing mirrors and a light beacon from a Massey Ferguson tractor on a farm in Meigle in Strathmore, Scotland between 3 pm on Sunday 7.30 am on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u00a38,500 quad bike stolen in Gloucestershire\u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\nGloucestershire Constabulary<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike valued at \u00a38,500 from a farm in the Mitcheldean area. On the night of the 16th of April Unknown offenders have entered the farm yard and an open barn where a Honda Pioneer quad bike was stored and driven it away.<\/p>\nQuad bike stolen from Highlands<\/span><\/h3>\nNeighbourhood Watch Scotland<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday 11th April from a shed in Fort William. May be connected to a white Ford Transit Van seen acting suspiciously in the area.<\/p>\nQuad bike thieves strike again in the Highlands<\/span><\/h3>\nNeighbourhood Watch Scotland<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike from an insecure shed<\/strong> between the hours of early hours of 18th April from Roy Bridge following sighting of a white Ford Transit van acting suspiciously in the area.<\/p>\nFour people arrested as police recover stolen quad bike in Yorkshire<\/span><\/h3>\n
Six fire engines from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Greater Manchester Fire Service were called to a farm in Up Holland shortly before 6pm on 21st April to battle a blaze in a 35 x 10m barn on the property. The incident was reported by Lancs-Live<\/a><\/p>\n Pink Pig Farm in Scunthorpe has re-opened its doors to the public following a suspected arson attack\u00a0 which caused ten thousand worth of damage as reported by Lincolnshire Live<\/a> on 3rd March. 140 hay bales were set alight.<\/p>\n Owner of Pink Pig Farm<\/a> Sally Jackson says it is the second time during the pandemic the farm has been subjected to this type of attack.”<\/p>\n On 13th April 2021, The East Devon News<\/a> reported that antique tractors worth \u00a335,000 were destroyed\u00a0 following an arson attack. The blaze happened at a farm in Southleigh, East Devon during the night of Sunday 11th April.<\/p>\n Officers believe that the culprits could have set the fire to the barn structure housing the tractors after failing to steal the vintage vehicles.<\/p>\n The cost of agricultural vehicle theft in the UK tops \u00a39.3 million in value according to the NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2020 which increased by 26% from 2019.<\/p>\n Arson is a major concern for farmers too, with Farmers Guardian reporting that arsonists and electrical fires left the farming industry with a \u00a349.1 million bill in 2019 alone.<\/p>\n Farms are particularly vulnerable to arson due to\u00a0their isolated location and open boundaries. Whilst arson attacks on farms and small holdings may be difficult to eliminate, a number of simple precautions can help to reduce the risk of attack:<\/p>\n Monitored Thermal CCTV cameras<\/a>\u00a0can be particularly effective in spotting the first signs of fire whether by arson or not.<\/p>\n > Monitored alarms & CCTV can help optimise your farm security, contact Farsight<\/a> HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n On 21st April The Daily Record <\/a>reported that staff from a West Lothian farm and visitor centre are appealing for the safe return of two new born lambs that were discovered missing overnight between Monday, 19 and Tuesday, 20 April, 2021. The lambs are rare breed sheep listed in the highest conservation bracket<\/p>\n On 19th April, Farmers Guardian reported that police are investigating the theft of 75 Scottish Black Face \u2019South Type\u2019 sheep from a farm near Tomatin, south of Inverness.<\/p>\n As one of the most costly threats to farm security, livestock thefts impact farmers and businesses both financially and emotionally. In fact,\u00a0\u00a0Neighbourhood Watch<\/a>\u00a0put this as the third most costly crime for the UK\u2019s farming sector according to insurers.<\/p>\n Setting up CCTV surveillance on your property can act as a deterrent as well providing visual proof that can improve conviction rates. Currently less than 1% of sheep rustling incidents result in a conviction.\u00a0 Modern CCTV cameras can be installed to suit these outdoor\u00a0 environments being wireless and battery powered or even solar powered.<\/p>\n Of course,\u00a0CCTV surveillance that is monitored by professionals<\/a>\u00a0gives the advantage of the ability to respond to incidents proactively 24\/7 365\u00a0 enabling quick deterrence with\u00a0audio warnings<\/a>\u00a0and visual verification can re-enforce police response call-outs in real time.<\/p>\n Speak to Farsight today about optimising your farm security to help protect your livestock from theft, simply call 0845 371 0101 or drop us a line here: Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n Numerous vehicle related rural farm thefts were reported across the UK in April, with thieves targeting tractors and quad bikes – including these:<\/span><\/p>\n On 1st April Police Scotland reported the theft of tools, wing mirrors and a light beacon from a Massey Ferguson tractor on a farm in Meigle in Strathmore, Scotland between 3 pm on Sunday 7.30 am on Monday.<\/p>\n Gloucestershire Constabulary<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike valued at \u00a38,500 from a farm in the Mitcheldean area. On the night of the 16th of April Unknown offenders have entered the farm yard and an open barn where a Honda Pioneer quad bike was stored and driven it away.<\/p>\n Neighbourhood Watch Scotland<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday 11th April from a shed in Fort William. May be connected to a white Ford Transit Van seen acting suspiciously in the area.<\/p>\n Neighbourhood Watch Scotland<\/a> reported the theft of a quad bike from an insecure shed<\/strong> between the hours of early hours of 18th April from Roy Bridge following sighting of a white Ford Transit van acting suspiciously in the area.<\/p>\nPig Farm in Lincolnshire re-opens its doors in April despite recent devastating arson attack<\/span><\/h3>\n
Antique tractors worth \u00a335,000 were destroyed<\/span><\/h3>\n
The high cost of arson & farm fires<\/h2>\n
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\nLivestock thefts<\/h2>\n
Lambs stolen overnight from farm in West Lothian<\/span><\/h3>\n
Police investigate the theft of 75 sheep from Highlands Farm<\/span><\/h3>\n
The high cost of livestock theft<\/h2>\n
Vehicle thefts from tractors to quad bikes<\/span><\/h2>\n
Theft from a tractor in Strathmore <\/span><\/h3>\n
\u00a38,500 quad bike stolen in Gloucestershire\u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\n
Quad bike stolen from Highlands<\/span><\/h3>\n
Quad bike thieves strike again in the Highlands<\/span><\/h3>\n
Four people arrested as police recover stolen quad bike in Yorkshire<\/span><\/h3>\n
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