Suffolk Horse Watch is a scheme set up to connect all horse owners and riders with the intention of improving security and communication. The aim is to reduce rural and equine crime and, just like Neighbourhood Watch, much can be achieved through general awareness and a little effort from each individual.  You do not have to own a horse to become involved; everybody is welcome, whether you just ride occasionally or own the local livery yard.

How do I join?

Ideally, every horse owner should be on the ‘Police Direct‘ system to help reduce certain crimes by being aware of them in the first place.

Police Direct is a free communication service between you and Suffolk Police via our high tech messaging facility. You can choose how you want to receive messages, which can be sent to you via e-mail, text, voice recorded telephone message to a land-line - or your can choose all three.

• Warn you of local farm/horse/tack related crimes
• Give information of suspicious vehicles/persons
• Ask for intelligence to help us make arrests and warn others
• Give related crime reduction/prevention advice
• Relay other useful police information

Joining Horsewatch is simple – all you have to do is complete the following form, for which address details are included: Application form 263kb (pdf) - opens in a new window

Security Advice

This site has been created to offer the best security advice and information on stolen property to help direct you to professional bodies, which can assist with your security.  Please use the links on the left hand menu bar of  this page to access useful information on security and other equine related matters. 

Please note, Suffolk Horsewatch has no connection to any business or company and is run solely for the benefit of the members.

Contact us

Email:  horsewatch@suffolk.pnn.police.uk
Telephone: 01473 613994