Essex Police

Farmer fearing for his safety after hare coursers target farm almost 200 times in just eight months

Rural crime

Farmer fearing for his safety after hare coursers target farm almost 200 times in just eight months

Essex grower says police need more powers to address increasingly violent incidents

clock 14 April 2026 • 2 min read
Teenager to attend fire safety course after starting fire at Essex farm

Rural crime

Teenager to attend fire safety course after starting fire at Essex farm

Essex Police said the 15-year-old did not intend to start a 'big fire' and added he has apologised to the farmer for starting the fire next to a stack of hay bales

clock 25 May 2025 • 2 min read
Piglets 'crushed' after £40,000 break-in at Hadleigh Farm Estate

Rural crime

Piglets 'crushed' after £40,000 break-in at Hadleigh Farm Estate

Essex Police said thieves had also stolen around £40,000 worth of equipment from the farm

clock 04 February 2024 • 1 min read
Business secretary launches rural crime survey

Rural crime

Business secretary launches rural crime survey

Essex MP Kemi Badenoch says countryside residents 'should feel safe in their homes'

clock 04 July 2023 • 2 min read