Following a number of sheep being illegally slaughtered and a recent theft of a large number of sheep, we believe those that are committing the crimes may be putting markers on the perimeter fences and gates of sites that they plan to target.

Could all farmers and landowners of livestock check their entry points to their fields regularly. If you identify any type of marker please report this to the... Read More »

Demand for police services continues to change and grow and tough decisions have to be made every day about where best to focus the resources available.

We are running a consultation to explain the work of Northamptonshire Police as we balance all the demands made of police and we want to know what you would decide are the most important areas to focus on.

Our survey gives you the opportunity to allocate... Read More »

Northamptonshire Police Fire and Crime Commission and Northamptonshire Police want to further understand victims' expectations and experiences of the police and support services, to understand how confident they are in the service they are receiving.

We are offering the opportunity to take part in a one to one conversation to share your experience, participation is completely voluntary, anonymous and... Read More »

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary on Grafton Close, Wellingborough. Unknown persons have forced the front door of a business premises and taken items from within. This took place between 02:35 hours and 02:42 17/07/2019.

Did you witness anything?
Did you see any person(s) in the area that looked suspicious?

If so, then please contact Northamptonshire Police on... Read More »

This message is sent in support of PC John Hutchings and Northamptonshire Police Rural Policing:

You may have seen in the media, the latest incidents regarding the illegal sheep butchery that has taken place across the county. Please a report outlining the issues using the link:.

https://www.northants.police.uk/news/northants/news/appeals/2019/july-19/police-appeal-for-information-after-further-incidents-of-illegal-sheep-butchery/... Read More »

Northamptonshire Police is urging rural communities to look out for and report any suspicious activity following four incidents this week where livestock have been killed and professionally butchered in their field.
Fourteen lambs were killed in a field off the A428 between Crick and West Haddon, sometime between 4pm on Sunday 7 July and 4pm on Monday, 8 July. The carcasses of 12 lambs were stolen and... Read More »

Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken a speed limit and a photo has been taken of their car for 'evidence'.

Victims are advised that... Read More »