06/07/2026
🚨🌾 RURAL CRIME ALERT – SOUTH DERBYSHIRE & ASHBOURNE 🌾🚨
Sadly, the South of Derbyshire and Ashbourne areas are currently experiencing a series of thefts and break-ins targeting farms, outbuildings, and rural properties.
⚠️ Please remain vigilant and take steps to secure your property to deter criminals.
Recent Incidents:
🚜 Etwall (14/06/26, 13:45–16:00)
🔢 Reference: 26*347876
3 Kubota tractors stolen while owner briefly left site. One later recovered – 2 still outstanding.
🚐 Hatton Fields (20/06/26, 03:00–03:27)
🔢 Reference: 26*359894
Offenders cut through a gate chain to access a storage site and steal a white Bailey Phoenix 640 Plus caravan.
🚧 Foston (22–24/06/26)
🔢 Reference: 26*368943
Offenders entered site and stole a 9-tonne dumper truck.
🌿 Rosliston (23/06/26, 00:00–06:00)
🔢 Reference: 26*370014
Offenders gained access to farmland, cutting through bushes and stealing two flatbed trailers.
🏡 Sandybrook, Ashbourne (01/07/26)
🔢 Reference: 26*384959
Offenders forced entry into outbuildings at a residential farm – nothing taken.
🔓 Sandybrook, Ashbourne (01/07/26)
🔢 Reference: 26*384879
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.
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
How to Report
🚨 Emergency or crime in progress – call 999
📱 Non-emergency – call 101
💻 Report online via https://orlo.uk/Lwj8f
👀 If you have seen anything suspicious, no matter how small, please report it. Your information could make a difference.
Report online any crime you've been a victim of or witnessed: from assault, theft or criminal damage to harassment, online abuse or blackmail.
