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Essex countryside crime
Speak up about crime in the countryside
We are asking everyone to speak up about crime in the countryside.
A campaign has been launched in Essex to encourage more people to report crime in the countryside whether in villages, in homes, on roads or on farms.
Nearly one third of all reported crime in Essex is classed as rural, with violence being the most common crime.
In Essex, as a result of nearly 6,000 reports given to Crimestoppers, more than 500 people have been arrested and charged during the 12 months to March this year.
Crimes against property, crimes of violence, domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking and hate crimes all take place in rural communities; while rural crime itself includes theft of high-value agricultural equipment, vehicles, heating oil, metal, diesel and pesticides.
Serious and organised crime groups are often linked to rural, heritage and wildlife crime, such as hare-coursing and cannabis cultivation.
A campaign has been launched in Essex to encourage more people to report crime in the countryside whether in villages, in homes, on roads or on farms.
Nearly one third of all reported crime in Essex is classed as rural, with violence being the most common crime.
In Essex, as a result of nearly 6,000 reports given to Crimestoppers, more than 500 people have been arrested and charged during the 12 months to March this year.
“Crime in the countryside impacts on those in villages and those who live and work in the countryside, as well as having a significant effect on the farming community.
“In countryside communities, people tend to know who’s who and they may have information about crime which could be important. It could also mean they won’t want to tell police because they fear reprisals. Crimestoppers charity can give them reassurance, thanks to our guarantee of anonymity.”
Crimes against property, crimes of violence, domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking and hate crimes all take place in rural communities; while rural crime itself includes theft of high-value agricultural equipment, vehicles, heating oil, metal, diesel and pesticides.
Serious and organised crime groups are often linked to rural, heritage and wildlife crime, such as hare-coursing and cannabis cultivation.
If you have any information, about this or any other crime, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via our quick and easy anonymous online form here on our website.
We are not an emergency service and in the event of an emergency,
you should always ring 999.
you should always ring 999.
