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Rural Crime – Trailer Marking Scheme

Posted by Cherry | Jul 27, 2018 |

Here at Ballymena Today we have blogged at length about rural crime and farm security. Just to remind you here is some of the information we shared. The BBC News report that “The level of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 15% last year, according to a survey by a farming insurance firm. The National Farmers’ Union Mutual Insurance Society (NFU Mutual) said the most-commonly stolen items were livestock, tractors and farming tools.” Help to prevent rural crime by making your goods easier to identify. One way to do this is to head to the Ballymena Livestock market...

Help us stamp out rural crime – Farming Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | May 16, 2017 |

The PSNI Ballymena recently published some information for farmers about Rural Crime. Their slogan is: Seen it? Heard it? Speak up about it? Help us stamp out rural crime #RuralCrimePartnershipNI Help us stamp out rural crime – Farming Ballymena The police are appealing for more eyes and ears across the countryside, raising awareness of the signs of rural crime. People can now contact Crimestoppers anonymously with any information to help stop this problem. Here is some information from the Rural Crime Partnership (RCP). Crime affecting rural communities can have a knock-on effect on all of us. Criminals can target isolated areas and...

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Tools and Equipment

Posted by Cherry | Oct 3, 2014 |

As a farmer in Ballymena you have enough to keep you busy without worrying about rural crime. But with crime on farms on the increase protecting you machinery, livestock and equipment is more necessary now than ever before. Here is advice on how to ensure that your tools and farm equipment is protected; Never leave your keys in the ignition – an opportunistic thief might not be able to resist. Try to avoid leaving machinery out overnight unless it is in your farm yard or somewhere you can keep an eye on it. Mark all of your machinery with your postcode and house/farm name. This not only acts as deterrent to thieves, but also helps return stolen property if it is then recovered. Keep an inventory of tools, note down their serial numbers, and take a photo where possible. Always keep tools locked away when they are not in use. As well as being taken away, they could be used to gain access to secured premises. Never leave ladders lying around near to your house or buildings because they only make it easier for thieves to gain access. Fit alarms and security lights that can alert you to an intruder to outbuildings that contain equipment. If you have a lot of equipment parked on site, install a basic CCTV system with warning signs to deter thieves. Rural Crime has become an...

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Your Livestock

Posted by Cherry | Sep 24, 2014 |

As a farmer in Ballymena your livestock is a valuable asset and for that reason criminal have targeted farms and stolen livestock to sell. Rural crime is a real problem and is on the increase. We have already blogged some advice about how to stop criminals from targeting your farm here. Here is some advice shared by a police force in England about how to protect your livestock. Keep an eye on you fences, make sure there are no weak spots or potential opportunities for someone to break in or something to break out. Know you livestock – keep records and all paperwork. Ear-tag, horn-brand or tattoo you livestock with your postcode or and ID number. Keep valuable livestock as close to your farmyard as you can. Be vigilant – keep an eye out for anyone who is snooping around or acting suspiciously and share the information with others and if necessary – the police. Your farm is your livelihood and losing a herd of animals could be a disaster for many small farms. Do all that you can to ensure that your farm is secure and protected against rural...

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Trailers and Horseboxes

Posted by Cherry | Sep 16, 2014 |

Rural Crime is a real problem for farmers in Ballymena and throughout the UK. The BBC News report that “The level of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 15% last year, according to a survey by a farming insurance firm. The National Farmers’ Union Mutual Insurance Society (NFU Mutual) said the most-commonly stolen items were livestock, tractors and farming tools.” With that in mind Ballymena Today want to share this information over a few articles to help prevent rural crime from striking your farm. Today we will focus on Trailers, horseboxes and Tractors. These are an easy target for thieves as they are easy to sell on and quick to transport. Here are some tips to prevent your property being stolen; Try to park all vehicles as close to your house, or in your gates farmyard if possible, and keep out of sight from nearby roads. Consider installing a security light near to where you park your vehicles. Wheel clamps can be used to prevent trailers, horseboxes and other vehicles being driven away by thieves if you have to leave it somewhere overnight or longer. There are several trailer-marking schemes, which use either your postcode or a unique number that is entered onto a database. Write down any chassis or serial numbers for trailers and towing equipment. An event like this is being held in Ballymena soon – Click here...

Search Results for: rural crime

Rural Crime – Trailer Marking Scheme

Help us stamp out rural crime – Farming Ballymena

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Tools and Equipment

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Your Livestock

Prevent Rural Crime on your Farm – Trailers and Horseboxes

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