Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK