More quad bike and all-terrain vehicle thefts reported in Wiltshire
Officers say the number of reports they have is below the true figure
Police in Wiltshire say they're receiving more reports of stolen quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's).
Over the last few weeks, officers say more calls have been coming in from the south of county about robberies of these vehicles.
The Force has issued a reminder to people to double-check the security around their agricultural equipment and plant machinery.
Since the start of 2025, 12 quad bikes or ATVs have been reported as stolen to Wiltshire Police, however the organisation believes the true number is much higher with some thefts going unreported.
Wiltshire Police has issued the following advice to quad bike and ATV owners.
- Consider installing trackers on your vehicles – visit the police-approved Secured By Design website for more information.
- Keep good records of your vehicles – take photographs from different angles of the vehicle, record the serial/chassis numbers, record the model number and any distinguishing features. Keep a personal record of your vehicle and register it on the national property database www.immobilise.com.
- Mark your property – mark an obscure part of the vehicle with your postcode and property name or number, or use a DNA kit to forensically mark your vehicle. More information about forensic marking kits can be found on the Secured by Design website.
- Ensure your vehicle is secured when it is not in use by storing it in a locked outbuilding (preferably with further deterrents such as CCTV or motion-sensor security lighting). Make sure keys are stored securely and not kept within the vehicle/ in the ignition.
- Consider installing loud alarms on outbuildings.
- Report suspicious vehicles and number plates entering your yard or grounds to the police, noting the dates and times.
Victims of theft are told to call 101 or report it on the Police website.
We should call 999 if we see suspicious activity or a crime in progress.