Rural Crime & Engagement

Rural crime is an issue for large areas of the country, but it tends to go unreported. It can impact on insurance premiums, food prices, the environment, and can damage local communities.

The Honiton Neighbourhood Team are conducting a visible presence in the rural community to offer reassurance and crime prevention. The aim is to improve connectivity with the rural communities and provide education to users of our beautiful countryside. This includes attending rural events to gain knowledge about the issues effecting the rural communities and to offer the crime prevention advice.

Issued 01 May 2026

One burglary has been reported by a business who are classified as being a repeat victim. We have noticed a slight increase in such events in our neighbouring regions an will be increasing patrols in that area in order to deter repeat incidents. We will also be looking to work with local businesses and rural communities on target hardening strategies

Actioned 01 September 2026

Anti-Social Driving & Vehicle Offences
There will be an increased focus on Road Safety within our rural communities to reduce collisions, improve driver behaviours and increase community confidence through visible, intelligence led road policing activity. This will include conducting speed checks in identified hotspot areas, supporting and expanding Community Speed Watch Activity, address vehicle related ASB through engagement and enforcement, and promoting road safety awareness.

Issued 01 May 2026

Again, August has seen no reports of ASB Driving nor ASB personal/environmental incidents reported to us in Honiton Rural. As a result, this priority will be reviewed for the winter period.

Actioned 01 September 2026