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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sharp rise in home burglary reports 'a big worry'
The Dyfed-Powys Police area has reported the highest percentage increase in residential burglaries in Wales and England, according to latest ONS figures. The force, which covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, reported a 27% increase in the year to December 2024. Car mechanic Dafydd Jones, 27, who recently had thousands of pounds worth of tools stolen from his shed in Ceredigion, said the rise in crime was a "big worry". Dyfed-Powys Police said its transition to a new crime reporting system was partly behind the rise for 2024, adding the actual increase was 26%. The force said its officers were committed to attending and investigating residential burglaries. Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist The ONS data indicated a 7% decrease in reports of residential burglaries across Wales and England as a whole. Mr Jones found £3,000-£4,000 worth of tools stolen from his farm shed in Ffair Rhos, Ceredigion, when he came home from work on 12 May. He said many of the tools stolen were ones he needed for his work as a mechanic, while others had personal value such as tools that were inherited with his farm and others which he bought as an apprentice car technician. Mr Jones, who reported the incident to the police, said it had had a massive impact on his daily life. "I'll never forget about this and I'll always be thinking about it," he said. "Even when I go out to the shops, or to check on the sheep, I'll be thinking 'could someone be robbing the shed?' "It's just not nice when you've worked so hard for your money and to buy everything you need." Mr Jones said a rise in rural crime and burglaries had become a big worry for people in his local area. "There's a lot of rural crime going on at the moment, with quadbikes and farming tools being taken. "Other people that I've spoken to are scared of their stuff being taken as well." Mr Jones said he understood it was difficult for the police to monitor everything, especially in rural areas, but felt the issue was not being taken seriously enough. "There should be more of a hunger to find the people responsible." In the Dyfed-Powys Police force area, ONS figures showed Powys had seen the highest increase in residential burglaries in Wales, with an 81% spike in the year to December 2024. In Ceredigion, the ONS data showed a 60% increase in residential burglaries in the same period while Carmarthenshire saw a 50% rise. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "While it is difficult to comment on the exact reason for the increase in reports of burglaries, we are aware of national reporting issues due to our transition to a new crime system in 2023 which led to the figures being more than they should be in 2024. "Measures have been taken to correct the figures however this may not be reflected in the published ONS data." In amended figures provided by Dyfed-Powys Police, the force reported a 26% rise in residential burglaries in its area, meaning it still had the highest percentage increase in residential burglaries in Wales and England over the period. Powys saw a rise of 55% in the amended figures, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire reported a 27% and 26% increase respectively while Pembrokeshire – also in the force area – saw a smaller increase of 1%. The force said it "acknowledged the significant impact that crimes of this nature have on victims and the worry it can cause to the wider community". It said police forces across Wales and England had implemented a new policy in 2023 to ensure police attend every reported residential dwelling burglary. It said its officers were committed to attending and investigating burglaries and urged the public to continue reporting them. The charity Crimestoppers recommends taking the following steps to protect your property from burglars. Fit burglar alarms with flashing lights and sounders at the front and back Switch lights or a radio on when you go out Check that all doors and windows are properly closed and locked Make sure side and back gates are secure Don't leave garden tools outside, keep ladders out of sight and ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are locked Fit tamper-proof automatic outside security lights Even when you're at home, try not to leave accessible windows open at night Police chief defends record amid rural 'crime wave' Rural couple burgled three times call for support Personal theft up 22% in England and Wales, ONS says
BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Home burglaries rise sharply in Dyfed-Powys Police force area
The Dyfed-Powys Police area has reported the highest percentage increase in residential burglaries in Wales and England, according to latest ONS force, which covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, reported a 27% increase in the year to December mechanic Dafydd Jones, 27, who recently had thousands of pounds worth of tools stolen from his shed in Ceredigion, said the rise in crime was a "big worry".Dyfed-Powys Police said its transition to a new crime reporting system was partly behind the rise for 2024, adding the actual increase was 26%.The force said its officers were committed to attending and investigating residential burglaries. The ONS data indicated a 7% decrease in reports of residential burglaries across Wales and England as a Jones found £3,000-£4,000 worth of tools stolen from his farm shed in Ffair Rhos, Ceredigion, when he came home from work on 12 said many of the tools stolen were ones he needed for his work as a mechanic, while others had personal value such as tools that were inherited with his farm and others which he bought as an apprentice car technician. 'I'll never forget about this' Mr Jones, who reported the incident to the police, said it had had a massive impact on his daily life."I'll never forget about this and I'll always be thinking about it," he said."Even when I go out to the shops, or to check on the sheep, I'll be thinking 'could someone be robbing the shed?'"It's just not nice when you've worked so hard for your money and to buy everything you need."Mr Jones said a rise in rural crime and burglaries had become a big worry for people in his local area."There's a lot of rural crime going on at the moment, with quadbikes and farming tools being taken."Other people that I've spoken to are scared of their stuff being taken as well."Mr Jones said he understood it was difficult for the police to monitor everything, especially in rural areas, but felt the issue was not being taken seriously enough."There should be more of a hunger to find the people responsible." In the Dyfed-Powys Police force area, ONS figures showed Powys had seen the highest increase in residential burglaries in Wales, with an 81% spike in the year to December 2024. In Ceredigion, the ONS data showed a 60% increase in residential burglaries in the same period while Carmarthenshire saw a 50% rise.A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "While it is difficult to comment on the exact reason for the increase in reports of burglaries, we are aware of national reporting issues due to our transition to a new crime system in 2023 which led to the figures being more than they should be in 2024."Measures have been taken to correct the figures however this may not be reflected in the published ONS data."In amended figures provided by Dyfed-Powys Police, the force reported a 26% rise in residential burglaries in its area, meaning it still had the highest percentage increase in residential burglaries in Wales and England over the period. Powys saw a rise of 55% in the amended figures, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire reported a 27% and 26% increase respectively while Pembrokeshire – also in the force area – saw a smaller increase of 1%.The force said it "acknowledged the significant impact that crimes of this nature have on victims and the worry it can cause to the wider community".It said police forces across Wales and England had implemented a new policy in 2023 to ensure police attend every reported residential dwelling said its officers were committed to attending and investigating burglaries and urged the public to continue reporting them. How can I protect my home from burglars? The charity Crimestoppers recommends taking the following steps to protect your property from burglar alarms with flashing lights and sounders at the front and back Switch lights or a radio on when you go outCheck that all doors and windows are properly closed and lockedMake sure side and back gates are secureDon't leave garden tools outside, keep ladders out of sight and ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are lockedFit tamper-proof automatic outside security lightsEven when you're at home, try not to leave accessible windows open at night
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment two cuddly-looking spaniels turn savage and maul helpless lamb to death
This is the shocking moment two cuddly-looking spaniels savagely mauled a helpless lamb to death. The dogs, which on first glance look nothing like killer beasts, were caught on camera with blood on their mouths in North Wales. They escaped from a walk along Dinas Dinlle beach in Penygroes and ran into a field to attack sheep on April 23. A young lamb was seriously injured by the spaniels and subsequently died, police have said. The horrifying attack was recorded by a farmer who was in the area at the time and alerted the owner of the sheep, Dafydd Jones. The distressing footage shows two dogs mauling the lamb, before running away from the farmer who tries to put them on a lead. Police have now warned pet owners that any dog could turn into a killer. PCSO Rhys Evans, from North Wales Police's rural crime team, said: 'Responsible dog ownership is key in tackling these awful incidents, which are far too common. 'Livestock-worrying is a crime, and can include dogs running after animals, as well as attacks. 'They are extremely distressing not only for the animals, but for their keepers too and the costs, both financially and emotionally are wholly unacceptable. 'It is important to ensure dogs are always kept on a lead and under control in the countryside - or if left at home alone, that the house or garden are secure. 'A dog's owner is the only person who can prevent an attack from happening, and you may have to pay the ultimate price if you cannot control your animal. 'If your dog has escaped in a rural area, you should contact the police as early as possible so local farmers and landowners can be alerted.' The sheep's owner Dafydd Jones added: 'The dogs fled from the beach and ran into the fields at Belan Las, and injured sheep. 'The matter has now been resolved, thanks to North Wales Police and Hedd Rhys from Farmer Union of Wales.'
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Wales Online
Police warn dog owners 'you'll pay ultimate price' as video shows savage attack near popular beach
Police warn dog owners 'you'll pay ultimate price' as video shows savage attack near popular beach The distressing video has been shared by police to highlight a growing issue A distressing video showing two dogs savaging a lamb has been shared by police to expose the grim reality of livestock attacks. The bloodied dogs fled when approached, tragically leaving the lamb to die. The spaniels were being walked on Dinas Dinlle beach close to Caernarfon, but they managed to break free and began harassing sheep near Caernarfon Airport. A farmer from a neighbouring farm captured the attack on his quad bike as the lamb lay motionless amidst scattered clumps of wool. The farmer attempted to secure the dogs with a makeshift lead, but they ran off. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Despite approaching slowly, in an attempt to put the dogs on a lead, the farmer was unable to catch them (Image: NWP/Farmer ) North Wales Police (NWP) condemned dog attacks on livestock as "wholly unacceptable" due to negligent owners, reports North Wales Live. Online viewers of the footage also expressed little compassion for the owners of the dogs. One business owner commented: "Should have driven straight over them," Displaying her distress with an "enraged face" emoji, a Pwllheli resident declared: "Need to be shot!" Article continues below While farmers are allowed to defend their flocks and can lawfully shoot a dog that's putting their sheep at risk, the action must be justified and only if the dog is an imminent threat. If the dog can be controlled, shooting it is not legally warranted. The spaniels broke free and began harassing sheep (Image: NWP/Farmer ) Despite the emotional toll of such assaults and the loss of livestock, numerous farmers hesitate before resorting to a firearm. But PCSO Rhys Evans, of the NWP Rural Crime Team, warned dog owners that such incidents could occur. He said: "A dog's owner is the only person who can prevent an attack from happening. You may have to pay the ultimate price if you cannot control your animal." The Good Samaritan farmer alerted the lamb's owner, Dafydd Jones, who expressed his gratitude to the authorities. Speaking to police, he said, "The matter has now been resolved, thanks to North Wales Police and Hedd Rhys from FUW (Farmers Union of Wales)." This incident took place on Wednesday, April 23, around 1pm. Online, a local resident from Waenfawr commented: "Just goes to show any breed or type of dog has the hunter/predator gene - 'furbaby' or not!!" PCSO Evans advised that owners of dogs that escape in rural areas should contact the police as soon as possible so they can alert local farmers and landowners. In rural settings, dogs should always be kept on a lead and under control. He stressed that when left at home alone, the house or garden must be secure to prevent escapes, which is often a common cause of livestock attacks. Article continues below He also highlighted the importance of responsible dog ownership in addressing these problems, emphasizing that livestock harassment, including dogs running after animals and attacks, is a crime. He added: "They are extremely distressing, not only for the animals but also for their keepers. The costs, both financially and emotionally, are unacceptable."
North Wales Live
14-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Horror near 'Sunset beach' of blood-covered 'furbabies' launching attack
A video clip of two Spaniels mauling a young lamb has been released by police to highlight the true horror of livestock attacks. The dogs – their mouths covered in blood – ran off when approached, leaving the lamb to die. The incident happened next to a popular Gwynedd beach renowned for its glorious sunsets. The dogs were being walked along Dinas Dinlle beach near Caernarfon when they escaped into fields near Caernarfon Airport and began chasing sheep. A neighbouring farmer in the area at the time filmed the attack from his quad bike as the lamb lay prone among tufts of wool on the grass. When he tried to put the dogs on a makeshift lead, they ran off. North Wales Police (NWP) said livestock worrying due to irresponsible dog ownership was 'wholly unacceptable'. Neither was there much sympathy for the dogs' owners from people who watched the video online. "Should have driven straight over them,' said a businessman. Using an 'enraged face' emoji, a Pwllheli woman added: 'Need to be shot!' Farmers are permitted to protect their livestock and, as a last resort, this can include shooting a dog caught worrying their sheep. However the response must be proportionate - the dog must pose an immediate threat. If it can be brought under control, shooting is not legally justified. Despite the stress of witnessing attacks and losing animals, many farmers are reluctant to reach for a gun. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now But PCSO Rhys Evans, of the NWP Rural Crime Team, warned dog owners it could happen. 'A dog's owner is the only person who can prevent an attack from happening,' he said. 'You may have to pay the ultimate price if you cannot control your animal." The Good Samaritan farmer alerted the lamb's owner, Dafydd Jones. Speaking to police, he said: 'The matter has now been resolved, thanks to North Wales Police and Hedd Rhys from FUW (Farmers Union of Wales).' The incident happened around 1pm on Wednesday, April 23. Online, a woman from Waenfawr said: "Just goes to show any breed or type of dog has the hunter/predator gene - 'furbaby' or not!!" PCSO Rhys Evans said owners of dogs that escape in rural areas, should contact the police as soon as possible so they can alert local farmers and landowners. In the countryside, dogs should always be kept on a lead and under control, he said. If left at home alone, the house or garden must be secure to prevent escapes – this is often the most common cause of livestock attacks. He added: 'Responsible dog ownership is key in tackling these awful incidents, which are far too common. Livestock worrying is a crime, and can include dogs running after animals, as well as attacks. 'They are extremely distressing not only for the animals, but for their keepers too. The costs, both financially and emotionally are wholly unacceptable.'
