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16/02/2017
Countryside And Farmers Remain Soft Targets For Criminals - UFU
The countryside and farmers remain soft targets for criminals, according to the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU).
The UFU said it will continue to push the police to focus more to tackle the issue following the latest statistics from NFU Mutual.
It also said those drawing up budgets must recognise that rural areas are exposed, and deserve as much protection as towns and cities in Northern Ireland.
The latest statistics reveal a 9%increase in agricultural crime, with livestock theft an almost daily problem in some areas.
The value of thefts is also on the rise as thieves target expensive machinery and livestock.
UFU's deputy president, Ivor Ferguson, said: "We can see from them where the problem is worst – Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry. In these areas we need the PSNI to respond to these statistics.
"Despite much smaller populations and housing density, in many areas rural theft and burglary now account for a third and up to half the crime of this nature. That is simply unacceptable."
(CD/MH)
The UFU said it will continue to push the police to focus more to tackle the issue following the latest statistics from NFU Mutual.
It also said those drawing up budgets must recognise that rural areas are exposed, and deserve as much protection as towns and cities in Northern Ireland.
The latest statistics reveal a 9%increase in agricultural crime, with livestock theft an almost daily problem in some areas.
The value of thefts is also on the rise as thieves target expensive machinery and livestock.
UFU's deputy president, Ivor Ferguson, said: "We can see from them where the problem is worst – Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry. In these areas we need the PSNI to respond to these statistics.
"Despite much smaller populations and housing density, in many areas rural theft and burglary now account for a third and up to half the crime of this nature. That is simply unacceptable."
(CD/MH)
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