Report a rural crime
This service is for reporting rural crime, which includes:
- theft of farming or agricultural equipment or fuel, damage to agricultural property
- tack theft
- theft of lead from churches
- damage to ancient monuments
- illegal metal detecting
- livestock worrying
If what you need to tell us about hasn't happened yet, it's something you've heard about or think someone might be planning to do, or it's something you're not sure is a crime. You can tell us about that here.
If you want to report wildlife crime, please use our online wildlife crime reporting service or find out more about wildlife crime.
If you want to report stolen or damaged property, assault or threats and abuse, please use our online crime reporting service.
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Report a rural crime
You can report this crime online.
Click 'Start' below to complete our online form. Please give as much information as you can so we have everything we need to start an investigation.
Our team will review your report and get back to you within 24 hours.
You'll also be able to download a copy of your report for your own records.
Average completion time: 10 mins
Please have the following details ready, if possible:
- the date and time of the incident
- details of any witnesses or suspects
- information about any evidence you have that could help our investigation
If you want to report anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers, either online or on their free helpline 0800555111.