Rural crime
Surrey's rural communities can help reduce and prevent crime by taking some simple steps to secure their estates and businesses. Isolated properties, farm buildings, machinery and livestock are all targets for criminals. Surrey Police encourages rural communities to be vigilant, report any suspicious activity to the police and continuously review security.
By considering the crime prevention advice given below as well as joining the Surrey Police Country Watch scheme, rural communities can make life much more difficult for criminals. You can find out more about the Country Watch scheme including information about how to become a member by visiting the Country Watch section of the website
Advice
Read 'Shutting the gate on rural crime' (PDF) for advice on:
- Building and out buildings security - doors, windows, lighting, CCTV and alarms
- Grounds security - entrances/exits, gates, fencing and fire risks
- Illegal activity - flytipping, illegal occupation, illegal off-roading
- Machinery security - keys and locks, security marking, trackers
- Fuel theft and metal theft
- Equipment security - horse equipment and firearms
- Chemical storage.
- There's also a video to accompany the advice.
Watch 'Shutting the gate on rural crime'
Useful Links
Crime prevention and safety leaflets
Download our new easy to read leaflets for advice on reducing vehicle crime, personal safety, anti-social behaviour and more.