Police issues warning after 200 litres of diesel were stolen from tractor

Following the incident, officers are now encouraging rural communities to consider crime prevention methods they can take. 

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: “Farmhouses and other rural properties are the same as any other home, so general home security advice still applies. 

“However, because of the remote location, additional security measures may be beneficial.” 

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Protect your home and farm

The officers have shared a number of measures to protect your rural home or business: 

• Keep the boundaries of your land and property well-maintained and secure.
• Keep all doors and windows shut and locked when not in use.
• Remove keys and keep vehicles locked away and out of sight.
• Install a visible burglar alarm.
• Make sure windows and door frames are secure and in good repair.
• Fit strong locks to sheds, garages, and outbuildings.
• Fit good quality window locks.
• Consider security bars for vulnerable windows and openings.
• Make sure gates cannot be lifted off or have their fixing bolts removed.
• Check security equipment regularly to ensure it works properly.
• Use locking posts or temporary obstructions to control wide access points to yards.

For further advice on preventing rural crime, visit Cumbria Police website.

If you notice any suspicious activity or wish to report a crime, you can do so online at or call 101.

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