Rural Crime Alert - Please be vigilant

Sadly, the Derbyshire Dales areas are currently experiencing a series of thefts and break-ins targeting farms, small holdings, outbuildings, and rural properties.

⚠️ Please remain vigilant and take steps to secure your property to deter criminals.
 

Recent incidents:

•     Sandybrook, Ashbourne (01/07/26)
Offenders forced entry into outbuildings at a residential farm – nothing taken
Reference: 26*384959

•    Sandybrook, Ashbourne (01/07/26)
Offenders removed locks from a container and broke into a garage attached to a house. No attempt made to enter the main property. Nothing stolen.
Reference: 26*384879

•    Bradwell Moor, Bradwell – between 7pm and 9pm on 02.07.26
Outbuilding entered and nothing taken 
Reference: 26*389582

•    Taddington – around 11:15pm on 30.06.26
Outbuilding entered and champagne stolen along with other items
Reference: 26*390057

•    Hathersage – between 1.40am and 2.25am on 05.07.26
Garage entered and quad bike stolen along with other items 
Reference: 26*395793

Please consider following the following Security Advice:
•    Lock all buildings, vehicles, and machinery when not in use
•     Remove keys and secure fuel stores
•     Install CCTV, alarms, and motion lighting where possible
•    Use property marking and tracking devices on equipment
•    Report suspicious vehicles or individuals immediately
•     Work with neighbours – rural communities are strongest together

If you can provide any information on the above crimes please me contact on the below methods quoting the reference number, also if you do indeed witness something suspicious then please report it too.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers

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