The latest NFU Mutual report has shown that the cost of rural crime in Wales has risen by 6.2% to a total of £2.4m.
By consulting the people that live, work, and contribute to rural communities, NFU Mutual has been able to gather data and report on these issues for over 20 years.
With rural crime rising sharply, Samuel Kurtz, Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire said:
“These are troubling statistics and show that we have an underlying problem in our inability to tackle rural crime effectively in Wales.
“I’m grateful to Dyfed Powys Police and their dedicated Rural Crime team for their work in our area. However, from machinery theft to livestock worrying, our rural communities need to feel safe and listened to.
“There are many things that we can do to proactively reduce the risk of rural crime, and I urge everyone to be sensible, to be vigilant and further helpful tips can be found in the NFU Mutual report found on their website.”
