Some facts on Rural Crime Trends
ATVs, Quad Bikes and UTVS.
These vehicles are among the most popular pieces of kit disappearing from farms in unprecedented numbers.
Claims for these vehicles rose to £3.1 m + in 2021, and in 2022/23, it is set to increase further.
Land Rovers and Similar Vehicles.
It goes without saying that the Land Rover Defender will always be high on the (steel-to-order list
In 2025, Land Rover thefts increased. Last year sharp rise in the cost of Land Rover Defender and other Land Rover vehicles. Stolen vehicles and dismantled parts were responsible for a loss of over £2.6m, an increase in value of 87% against 2021, with the number of thefts growing by 34%. Looking at the trends suggests these numbers will increase further in the following years. The popularity of Land Rovers means the vehicles and their parts will always be a favourite target for thieves and most certainly be in high demand. With limited supply, the value of second-hand cars and replacement parts has just about gone into orbit.
Tractors. 4×4, Heavy Machinery.
Tractors will always be a target for thieves. Stealing tractors for the export market is big business, not just those that cost over £ 50,000 or 70,000, which mostly go to developed countries; the older, smaller tractors tend to be exported to third-world countries.
These gangs are well organised. They place the stolen vehicles in shipping containers, load them onto HGV trailers and head to the docks.
With the number of shipping containers stacked up in ports, it’s difficult for the relevant authorities to check them all.
Posting Rules
- All posts will be screened for misuse or foul language.
- Any posts which contain foul language will be removed.
When posting your stolen items, DO NOT give out your address.
If you have to list your phone number, please use a mobile number. That way, you are not giving out your area code so that the criminal gangs have some idea where you are based.
The last thing you want is to tell the criminals where to call next.