§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what was the number of burglaries on farms and farm out-buildings for each of the last 10 years; [33135]
(2) what was the number of cases of livestock theft for each of the last 10 years. [33133]
§ Sir John WheelerThe information is as follows:
Offences on Farms in Northern Ireland 1987–1994 Burglary offences1 Thefts of animals2 1987 105 24 1988 94 92 1989 102 135 1990 128 95 1991 130 84 1992 136 96 1993 130 110 1994 163 119 1 Includes attempts and going equipped to steal/going equipped for burglary etc. 2 May include thefts of domestic and wild animals from farms/farm premises as well as thefts of livestock. Figures are not available before 1987.