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Aug 2020
Rural crime in North Yorkshire costs millions
The cost of rural crime in North Yorkshire is the third highest among counties in the UK.
A report released by NFU Mutual found that in 2019, rural crime cost the county over £2 million. A rise of 22.6% on the previous year.
The report names theft of high value farm machinery as a factor for the cost increase. It also found that over lockdown, rural crime had continued - with some criminals travelling into the county to target farms.
Inspector Matt Hagen, head of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, said:
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- Ripon fell victim to fly tipping, leaving council taxpayers to pay the removal costs.
Rural crimes including livestock attacks and machinery theft have been seen within the Harrogate district. North Yorkshire Police has urged farmers to remain vigilant and increase safety measures within their farms.
In an attempt to combat rural crime the police works alongside 142 rural watch volunteers. They act as the eyes and ears within the rural communities.
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