Tactical Focus: Increased high-visibility night patrols, targeted vehicle stops along key transit corridors (such as the A684 and A1(M)), and intelligence sharing with neighbouring police forces to intercept cross-border criminal groups entering the Dales.
Property Marking & Community Support: The North Yorkshire Police Richmondshire Community Hub and local Neighbourhood Policing Teams provide free property marking services (for quad bikes, trailers, equine gear, and power tools) alongside security visits for vulnerable farms and rural properties.
Recent Progress: Police have executed tactical stops resulting in several arrests and recovered stolen machinery. In recent updates, the force noted a decrease in acquisitive rural break-ins across Wensleydale and Swaledale following the sustained patrols.