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North Warwickshire Rural Area

Reminder – Emergency Alert System Test on Sunday

At 3pm this Sunday, 23 April, all 4G and 5G compatible phones will receive a test message for the new Emergency Alerts System which will include a 10 second alarm and vibration. This is what the message will look and sound like. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/alerts

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Farm Alert in Bramcote/Nuneaton Area

Offenders have recently been found to have targeted a rural location for fuel in the area. Fortunately the police were alerted and responded with two arrests made. Please be vigilant, report any suspicious activity to the police and review your security, including your vehicles and fuel storage. For crime prevention advice visit our websites at…

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Suspicious Vehicle Reported in Bentley Area

A red/orange type transit type van with a trailer attached has been reported acting suspiciously in the Bentley area, near Atherstone. If you have any information regarding this vehicle please let us know by emailing ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk. Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously near your property please report to the police. Crime…

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Male Arrested and Two Motorbikes Recovered by Rural Crime Team

Following reports of nuisance motorbikes riding around the Piccadilly area of North Warwickshire, the Rural Crime Team spent an evening patrolling the village and the nearby rural areas. As the light was fading, one of the officers spotted a grey Yamaha being ridden erratically, the rider then failed to stop for officers before heading back…

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Please Abide by the Countryside Code

We hope you have a nice Easter and enjoy the countryside but please abide by the countryside code: Respect everyone be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside leave gates and property as you find them do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking be nice, say hello, share…

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Caravan Stolen in Kings Hill Area

UPDATE We are pleased to advise that this caravan was recovered by the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team on the same day. Inc 52 of 4/4/23 Sometime between 18.00 hrs yesterday and 06.30 hrs this morning (4/4/23) unknown offenders have stolen a Bailey Phoenix Plus 440 2023 caravan from a rural location in the Kings…

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Chickens Stolen in Arley

Inc 247 of 2/4/23 – Arley Unknown offender(s) have entered a property in Arley and stole 10 x chickens of different breeds. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries please contact us either online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, by email to ruralcrimeteam@warwickshire.police.uk or…

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Distinctive Saddle Stolen

Bulkington Crime ref: 23/13950/23 Distinctive brown Prestige event saddle with horse teeth marked all over the waist of the saddle has been stolen overnight(1st /2nd April) from an equestrian property in Bulkington. Has Prestige girth attached and navy/ bright blue selwood saddle cloth when taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, have…

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Rural Crime Team at Ansley on Saturday 1st April

Officers from the Rural Crime Team will be at Hoar Park Farm, Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU on Saturday 1st April, 2023, between  11am and 2.30pm. Signs and trailer stickers will be available plus crime prevention advice and examples of equipment. Opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns and meet the team – we look forward…

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