As rural crime continues to rise in Gloucestershire, it’s more important than ever to protect your farm, your equipment, and your livelihood. In 2023 alone, rural thefts in the county cost farmers a staggering £1.3 million. VIN CHIP is a cost-effective security and recovery solution designed to combat this growing threat. In partnership with Gloucestershire Constabulary, VIN CHIP delivers tailored security solutions to protect your farm and everything you’ve worked for.

VIN CHIP’s innovative security system provides an affordable, effective way to deter criminals and facilitate rapid detection and recovery by the police, reducing personal inconvenience, business disruption, and financial impact. Starting from just £25, our comprehensive security package includes technology that identifies your equipment from a distance, tamper-evident security labels, and a secure asset register, giving you peace of mind that your farm is protected from the rising tide of rural crime.

Your farm is more than just land, it's your livelihood, your heritage, and the place where you pour your heart and soul into every day. But with rural crime on the rise, every new threat feels like a direct attack on everything you've worked so hard for. Criminals are increasingly targeting areas like the Cotswolds, stealing the machinery and equipment that are the lifeblood of your operations. From Lechlade to Kemble, thieves have stolen quad bikes, essential farm machinery and thousands of pounds' worth of equipment, leaving farmers to pick up the pieces.

VIN CHiP Warning Sign
VIN CHiP Warning Sign
A blue utility loader tractor attached to a green trailer parked in a farmyard setting.
A blue utility loader tractor attached to a green trailer parked in a farmyard setting.
A GPS navigation screen in the cab of a tractor positioned in lush green fields.
A GPS navigation screen in the cab of a tractor positioned in lush green fields.
A green tractor is actively harvesting crops in a sunlit field.
A green tractor is actively harvesting crops in a sunlit field.

Beyond financial loss, theft leaves farmers feeling vulnerable and unsafe, disrupting both work and home life. Replacing stolen items strains your resources and disrupts your work, but the emotional toll of feeling unsafe in your own home can be even more devastating. It’s not just the loss of possessions it’s the loss of peace of mind and trust in your community. As Andrew Chalk from NFU Mutual points out, "The isolation of rural areas makes them attractive targets for criminals seeking valuable equipment." You deserve more than just a fight against crime you deserve a solution that restores your peace of mind and protects the future of your farm.

When machinery is stolen, the financial burden of replacement is only part of the problem. Operational disruptions caused by the loss of essential equipment can set farms back for weeks, costing valuable time and income. VIN CHIP offers a simple and effective way to deter theft and increase the chances of recovering stolen items, keeping your farm secure and operational.

Act now to protect your assets protect your farm with VIN CHIP. Don’t wait until it’s too late contact us today to learn more about our affordable packages and how you can get started. Let’s work together to combat rural crime and protect Gloucestershire’s farming future.

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Police officers gathered around a large wooden table, watching a PowerPoint presentation on a large screen during a VIN CHIP training session.
Police officers gathered around a large wooden table, watching a PowerPoint presentation on a large screen during a VIN CHIP training session.
Published 18 November 2024

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