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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle Crime - theft from / theft of, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.
We want to alert our rural communities to a recent spike in burglaries targeting valuable farm equipment—specifically Polaris Quads and GPS units. In just the past few days, two Polaris Quads were stolen from properties in Shillington and Edworth, while a GPS receiver was taken from a John Deere tractor in Wymington.
Thanks to the swift response and hard work of our officers, both stolen quads have already been recovered. However, these incidents are a timely reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and taking extra precautions to protect our livelihoods.
How You Can Help Keep Our Community Safe
We’re asking everyone in our rural areas to take a few simple steps to help prevent further thefts:
Secure your equipment: Always lock away valuable machinery and tools, especially overnight or when not in use.
Be observant: Keep an eye out for any unusual or suspicious activity in your area, no matter how minor it may seem.
Report concerns promptly: If you notice anything out of the ordinary, please contact us straight away. Your information could make all the difference.
Support from the Rural Crime Action Team
Our Rural Crime Action Team will be visiting local residents and farms in the coming days to offer practical advice and support on keeping your property safe. We’re here to answer your questions, share crime prevention tips, and work together to deter would-be thieves.
Let’s stand #TogetherForBedfordshire and show that our rural communities are united against crime. By staying alert and supporting one another, we can help keep our farms, families, and livelihoods secure.
If you have any concerns or would like to speak to a member of the team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.beds.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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