Northamptonshire Police Rural Crime Team and Operations department have responded to suspicious circumstances reported by a member of the public near to Towcester this evening (16/12/2020) . As a result 3 persons arrested and a stolen JCB has been recovered.

If you see something that just doesn't seem right and it looks suspicious please report it via 101 or if you believe there is a crime in progress... Read More »

Due to coronavirus, more people will be doing their festive shopping online this year.

This means more opportunities for hackers to carry out cyber attacks. They often do this by targeting people and businesses using:

* email and website scams
* malware - software that can damage your device or let a hacker in
* If hackers get into your device or accounts, they could access your money, your personal information,... Read More »

Following a number of ATTEMPTED burglaries on Wellingborough and Wellingborough Rural please find some advice below. The recent burglaries reported to us are ones that the offenders are looking to gain entry using insecure doors, windows and vehicles.

Improving the security of your home not only protects your material possessions but those you love. It's also not just a case of spending money –... Read More »

There have been recent reports of possible hare/deer coursing across South Northamptonshire.

Here are the signs of illegal coursing:

• Groups of vehicles parked in a rural area, perhaps near a gateway to farmland, on a grass verge, on a farm track or bridle path. This is often the most obvious sign
• A cluster of estate cars, four-wheel drives or vans with evidence of dogs inside
• Vehicles... Read More »

A new three month road safety campaign which aims to reduce the number of casualties on the county's roads has been launched.

Last year 42 people were killed and a further 347 seriously injured (KSI) across the county's road network - the highest number recorded in eight years.

Led by the Safer Roads and Road Crime teams, with support of our partners in the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA),... Read More »

See the file attached to find out about the signs that could help you spot a drug dealer in your area.

The file has been amended and will hopefully now be easier to access. Thank you for your patience and feedback.

If you suspect a drug dealer in your area please inform the police on 101

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