Help tackle Rural Crime: Your Views Matter
People living in the Dyfed-Powys area are being urged to share their views on crime, safety and policing in their communities.
The Dyfed-Powys Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is supporting a new Rural Crime Survey, led by Aberystwyth University, to better understand the unique challenges facing countryside communities across the region.
The survey forms part of the Local Partnership and Innovation Project (LPIP), Funded by UK Research and Innovation. Findings will help inform how police, community safety partners and rural organisations can work more effectively together to prevent and reduce crime in rural and agricultural settings.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said:
“The Dyfed-Powys area spans some of the most rural populated parts of the UK. Living rurally should never mean being overlooked when it comes to prevention, community safety or police visibility. I’d encourage all residents, businesses, and farmers to take a few minutes to complete the survey and make sure your voice is heard.”
Chief Superintendent Clark Jones-John said:
“We are aware of the significant impact that rural crime has on victims and the worry it can cause to the wider community. I would encourage residents to take advantage of the opportunity to voice their opinion and have their say by completing the surveyThe survey is open to anyone living or working in a rural community in the Dyfed-Powys area, and can be completed online in English or Welsh.
English: Rural Crime Survey - LPIP 2025 - English Final
Welsh: Rural Crime Survey - LPIP 2025 - Cymraeg
The survey closes Sunday 22 September 2025.
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Article Date: 13/08/2025