Agricultural crime falls to near-record low

Date published: 29 January 2026

New official statistics published today by NISRA statisticians in the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) present figures on agriculture and rural crime in Northern Ireland for the 12-month period ending 31st December 2025.

Key findings

• There were 185 agricultural crimes recorded in Northern Ireland, a decrease of 23 on the previous 12 months. This is one of the lowest twelve month figures for agricultural crime since the data series began in 2010/11.
• Almost all (99%) agricultural crime was identified as occurring in rural settlement areas.
• Theft accounted for 79% of agricultural crime (147 offences), with burglary and robbery making up the remaining 21% (38 offences).
• Agricultural crime represented less than one per cent of all burglary, robbery and theft offences.
• Fermanagh & Omagh recorded the highest level of agricultural crime (32 offences), followed by Mid Ulster (28). Newry, Mourne & Down saw the largest decrease in agricultural crime, falling by 22 offences compared with the previous year.

About this publication

The full bulletin provides detailed analysis of agricultural and rural crime trends in Northern Ireland, including breakdowns by policing district, offence type, and urban/rural settlement. It also includes longer-term trend data dating back to 2010/11, along with definitions, methodology notes, and information on data accuracy and revisions.

Further information

Read the full report, view data tables and background information: Police Recorded Crime Statistics