Rural, wildlife and heritage crime reporting
Rural, wildlife and heritage crime reporting
At Dyfed-Powys Police, we understand that rural, wildlife and heritage crime can have a large impact on the local community. It's important to report any possible incidents to us as soon as possible however, it can be difficult to know what is or isn’t a rural, wildlife or heritage crime and when it’s right to involve us. We've included some information below to show the differences between rural, wildlife and heritage crime and how best to report it.
How to report a rural, wildlife or heritage crime
If a crime is happening now or if there is immediate danger, call 999 now.
If you have witnessed a rural, wildlife or heritage crime, or have knowledge of an incident that may happen soon, You can report non-emergencies online.
If you're not sure if it's a crime, please still use the online forms to report your concerns and we will investigate your report further if we need to.
Environment crime, such as illegal waste dumping and fly tipping, needs to be reported to your local council or other agencies. You can find out more about environment crime and where to report it on our Environment crime | Dyfed-Powys Police
In Dyfed- Powys, our online reporting uses a national system which provides a range of forms suitable for different incidents.
Each form has a box that states, “Please tell us what has happened”. It is important that you use the templates shown below to populate that box so we have sufficient information to understand your report. If we require further understanding we may ring you for clarification.
Rural crime reporting templates
Please use the templates below when reporting rural, heritage and wildlife crime.
Copy and paste the appropriate template into the 'Please tell us what happened' box on the online reporting form, then fill in the questions with the relevant information.
- Form reference: HC101
- What type of heritage incident/crime are you reporting?
- What has happened? Include a description of any person or vehicle
involved and any direction of travel of vehicle or suspects. Also, has there been any evidence left at the scene which the police might be able to use in the investigation? - Times and dates between.
- Has any damage been caused or theft taken place, if yes please clarify and give estimate of value where possible. If the crime is still ongoing, please revert to 999 and give full details.
- What 3 Words (W3W) of location where possible.
- Do you have any CCTV dashcam or wildlife camera footage or any still images? Please state what evidence you have.
- Please send me the DPP incident number to.
- Form reference: LT101
- What has happened? included how do you think the theft happen?
- Please give the of the location where possible where the animals were last seen. What3Words (W3W what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location).
- Times and dates between when the animals were last seen and found missing.
- Name or business details if not the owner of the animals.
- What is your County Parish Holding (CPH) number?
- Number of livestock stolen?
- What are type of livestock was stolen (cattle, sheep, goat, pig poultry etc)?
- What Breed?
- What are the identifiers for each animal? (tag numbers, herdmark etc).
- Other descriptions of the animals (wool marks, ear notches, branding, age, weight, sex).
- Have any medicines been administered in the last 90 days? If yes, what medicine, when last administered, withdrawal period.
- What is the value of the stolen animals. Is an insurance claim being made? Who is the insurer?
- If cattle have been stolen. Has BCMS (British Cattle Movement Service) been notified and passports returned?
- Have you completed an area search for your animals? What local enquires have you made?
- Have the offenders left anything behind?
- Please send me the DPP incident number to:
- Form reference - LW101
- What has happened? Please give a full description of what you have witnessed/seen. Include a description of any person, dog(s) or vehicle involved and any direction of travel of vehicle or suspects. Also, has there been any evidence left at the scene which the police might be able to use in the investigation?
- Times and dates between.
- Is there an ongoing risk to animal health and welfare? Please give details.
- Please state what animals have been attacked and what injuries have been caused. If any have been killed, what is their value?
- Has a vet attended, if so please state who?
- What 3 Words (W3W) of location where possible.
- Do you have any CCTV dashcam or wildlife camera footage or any still images? Please state what evidence you have.
- Please send me the DPP incident number to.
This includes hare, deer and fish poaching.
- Form reference: PC101
- What type of poaching incident/crime are you reporting?
- What has happened? Include a description of any person or vehicle involved and any direction of travel of vehicle or suspects. Also, has there been any evidence left at the scene which the police might be able to use in the investigation?
- Times and dates between.
- Has any damage been caused, if yes please clarify and give estimate of value where possible. If poaching still ongoing, please revert to 999 and give full details.
- What 3 Words (W3W) of location where possible.
- Do you have any CCTV dashcam or wildlife camera footage or any still images? Please state what evidence you have.
- Please send me the DPP incident number to.
Includes any vehicles, machinery and trailers.
- Form reference: RA101
- What type of incident/crime are you reporting?
- What has happened? Include a description of any person or vehicle involved and any direction of travel.
- Times and dates between.
- If items stolen, please include identification e.g. registration, serial numbers, engine numbers,VIN numbers, together with any SelectaDNA, Cesar, data tag, dot peen markings etc., livestock ID, tag number, breed and any markings (without ID we cannot circulate on the national system). If tracker fitted and working please revert to 999 and give full details.
- 6.What3Words (W3W) of location where possible.
- Do you have any CCTV, dashcam or wildlife camera footage or any still images? Please state what evidence you have.
- Please send me the DPP incident number to:
Use this form for reporting incidents relating to the below. (Do not copy and paste the text in italics).
- offences against badgers, birds and bats
- illegal fishing
- egg theft and collection
- collection of or trade in protected species and animal products
- not registering animals which require a licence
- taking protected plants
- use of poisons, snares or explosives to kill or injure animals
- animal cruelty
- hunting with dogs
- introducing invasive species
- killing, or capturing, damaging or destroying the habitat of any protected animal
1. Form reference - WC101
2. What type of incident/crime are you reporting?
3. What has happened? Please give a full description of what you have witnessed/seen. Include a description of any person, dog(s) or vehicle involved and any direction of travel of vehicle or suspects. Also, has there been any evidence left at the scene which the police might be able to use in the investigation?
4. Times and dates between.
5. Is there an ongoing risk to animal health and welfare? Please give details.
6. What3Words (W3W) of location where possible.
7. Do you have any CCTV dashcam or wildlife camera footage or any still images? Delete accordingly. Please state what evidence you have.
8. Please send me the DPP incident number to: