Reduce your chance of becoming a victim of farm and rural crime and learn how to report it.
Farm crime prevention information
Theft of farm machinery and equipment
How to keep your farm machinery and equipment secure, and what to do if there has been a theft.
Shed, outhouse and garage security
How to protect your farm's shed, outhouse and garage from theft, and what to do if there has been a break-in.
Livestock and stockyard security
How to keep your livestock and stockyard secure, and what to do if a farm animal has been stolen or your stockyard has been broken into.
Trespassers and shooters on farm property
How to protect your property from trespassers and unauthorised shooters, and what to do if there are trespassers on your property.
Farm chemical security and safety
How to safely use and store chemicals on your farm, and what to do if chemicals or fuel are stolen.
Firearm storage
How to safely store and safekeep firearms in Victoria, including while they are being carried and transported.
Report a farm crime
Report a farm crime or suspicious activity
How to make a farm crime report on your rural property, as well further support information.
Farm and rural support
Farm Crime Liaison Officers (FCLOs)
Our dedicated Farm Crime Liaison Officers (FCLOs) specialise in investigating livestock theft and farm-related crime.
Divisional Firearms Officers (DFOs)
Divisional Firearms Officers (DFOs) work in Victoria Police regions to support the firearms community and ensure safe storage and use of firearms.
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