Crime reduction 

Animal and rural crime

Much of Thames Valley’s countryside is peaceful and idyllic. However, although crime is much less common in rural areas, it does occur.

It can be easy for visitors and newcomers to the area to lower their guard against crime. But, by considering the crime prevention advice in this section, you can make life much more difficult for opportunist criminals.

In this section, you can find out about:

Animal crime prevention

• How to report animal crime.
• The law about dangerous dogs.
• How to prevent dog theft.
• What to do if you find a stray dog.
• Livestock and horse protection.
• Wildlife crime.
• Animal rights activism.

Rural crime prevention

• How to report rural crime.
• Illegal tipping (‘fly tipping’).
• How to secure your fertiliser.
• How to protect your farm equipment.