It's in contrast to the rest of country, which has seen an increase.
The National Farmers Union's annual Rural Crime Report shows a 18 per cent drop in the county.
Despite the fall, 400-thousand pounds of equipment is still stolen from the region's farms each year, with quad-bikes and tractors top of the wish list for thieves.
Five teenagers arrested after North Devon fire
Murder investigation underway
North Devon house fire treated as arson
One person still missing
Cornwall charity is sending aid to hurricane victims
Teams help with devastation
Huge tuna caught off Devon breaks record
What a wopper!
Devon and Cornwall Police gets another bad report
Three out of three areas 'require improvement'
Fears for future of Torquay's custody centre
MP warns top cop about review
