News from the National Rural Crime Network and its members, along with articles and stories from other relevant contributors.
An independent review ordered by Environment Secretary Michael Gove is making a series of recommendations to tackle serious and organised waste crime and reduce the blight of fly-tipping on communities and businesses.
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Devon and Cornwall Police has announced the appointment of a new rural crime team.
MoreThe first UK Rural Crime Day of Action is taking place today (Thursday 8 November).
MoreThe National Rural Crime Network has presented the results of its National Rural Crime Survey to MPs at Westminster.
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The National Rural Crime Network has responded to a government consultation on road safety and called for more focus on the particular challenges of rural roads.
MoreJulia Mulligan, Chair of the National Rural Crime Network, has welcomed the successful conviction of a gamekeeper who shot two protected short-eared owls.
MoreJulia Mulligan has commented on today’s report on rural crime from NFU Mutual.
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Last month, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) launched the first policing strategies to tackle wildlife and rural crime across the UK.
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In fear of crime, being let down and feeling ignored – the 2018 National Rural Crime Survey reveals Rural Britain is living on the edge.
MoreThe National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) is welcoming the Environment Secretary’s decision to set up a review of serious and organised waste crime and its impact on communities.
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