🚨 SMART ALERT | Rural Crime Prevention 🚨

Rural locations can be attractive targets for criminals due to their isolated nature and valuable equipment often being stored on site. We are asking landowners, farmers, equestrian centres and rural businesses to remain vigilant and review their security measures.

How to Protect Your Property

✅ Secure gates, barns, workshops and outbuildings with high-quality locks.

✅ Remove keys from vehicles, machinery and quad bikes when not in use.

✅ Install and maintain CCTV, alarms and security lighting where possible.

✅ Mark and register valuable property using security marking products and national databases.

✅ Keep fuel tanks secure and consider anti-siphon devices.

✅ Store tools and equipment out of sight and record serial numbers.

✅ Consider fitting trackers to trailers, agricultural machinery and high-value vehicles.

✅ Report suspicious vehicles or individuals, particularly those seen photographing properties, equipment or access points.

Be a Good Rural Neighbour

If you notice unusual activity, unfamiliar vehicles in remote locations, or suspicious behaviour around farms and rural businesses, report it promptly. Information from the public can be crucial in preventing crime and identifying offenders.

📞 Report crime via 101 or online at www.staffordshire.police.uk

🚨 In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999.

Together we can help protect our rural communities and deter criminals from operating in our area. #RuralCrime #StayVigilant #CommunitySafety #ProtectYourProperty