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I am delighted to be able to write to you as both the re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk and the new Chair of the National Rural Crime Network.
MoreA new short film featuring a Somerset farmer opening up about their experience of mental ill-health has been launched.
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NRCN-member, the National Farmers Union (NFU), has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to produce an online booklet to support farmers in preventing and reporting cybercrime.
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In July 2019, the National Rural Crime Network revealed an alarming picture - the truth behind domestic abuse in rural Britain, with hidden victims being found to be ‘isolated, unsupported and unprotected.’ One year on from its launch, we consider what has changed since the release of the report, and whether there has been progress on the recommendations made.
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Derbyshire was one of the counties which took part in the 2019 research by the National Rural Crime Network and led to the Captive & Controlled report. For the first time, the differences between rural and urban domestic abuse were recognised in this way. And so, as Derbyshire, with the exclusion of Derby City, is mostly rural this report was of particular interest.
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NRCN-member, the National Farmers Union (NFU), have launched a “Farm security guide” to support its members in preventing and reporting rural crime.
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20 RSPCA Inspectors recently took part in training coordinated by North Yorkshire Police to help them spot the signs of domestic abuse and know how to report it.
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Between the 25 November and 10 December, Avon and Somerset Police are marking the 16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence, which began with the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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During the week, as part of the national Rural Crime Week of Action, officers from around Warwickshire, including the new Rural Crime Team - launched during the week, have been proactively engaging with rural communities at events, engagements and on their beat areas.
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It’s National Rural Crime Week of Action – and the people of Essex are doing their bit!
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When it comes to describing where things are in rural areas, things can get really complicated. Many places like barns, field entrances and country laybys have no address at all, and postcodes tend to cover unhelpfully broad areas.
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Deputy Staffordshire Commissioner Sue Arnold has published a report on rural crime in Staffordshire and the strategy to tackle it.
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Over the weekend of 6 & 7 April, hundreds of volunteers put on their hi-vis jackets and found their litter pickers to take part in the Countryside Alliance’s Countryside Clean Up.
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The Rural Services Network, rural services providers and community organisations across England are coming together to call on the Government to produce an urgent comprehensive strategy for rural areas in preparation for Brexit, in light of a warning that people living in ours towns and villages “simply cannot afford to wait any longer for politicians to take their concerns seriously and act on them”.
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Concerns have heightened over the last few years on the impacts rural crime is having on the farm businesses of NFU members, as well as on their families and on their communities.
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A Multi-Agency Fly tipping Working Group (DFWG) first met in Dorset in May 2018 with the intention of bringing together partners with an important role to play in tackling incidents across the region.
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On 15 February 2019, Victim Support had a very important guest - not only to discuss the very important issue of rural crime but also to meet with staff, volunteers and service users in her capacity as our Patron.
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The Countryside Alliance is calling on everyone to report all rural related crimes to the police, no matter how insignificant. Although a simple ask, too often we hear that there is ‘no point reporting a crime because the police will not follow it up’. However, that is simply not the case and in many cases the reporting of the crime has additional benefits.
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Now the clocks have gone back, the nights get longer and the temperatures colder, one crime that increases is fuel theft.
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Hare coursing is against the law but there has been an increase in reported incidents over the past few years. Libby Bateman is an adviser with the CLA and has been working with police and landowners in the fight against this illegal activity.
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The Countryside Alliance recently attended a conference on sheep worrying and report back for the National Rural Crime Network on the discussions.
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Will Naylor, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, attended a DEFRA round table on behalf of the Network in April. It was a well-attended meeting with Heritage England, the Environment Agency, NFU, LGA and many others.
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The College of Policing is the professional body for everyone who works for the police service in England and Wales and the National Rural Crime Network has been working with them to discuss our work, hear their views and ensure we are supporting each other's research. Stephen Naylor, NRCN PR & Public Affairs Co-ordinator visited them on 10 April.
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The National Fly-tipping Prevention Group is a group of organisations – including the NRCN – that is working to prevent and tackle fly-tipping through influencing, advising and raising awareness about the anti-social nature and potential health and environmental damage of fly-tipping. Sarah Lee, from the Countryside Alliance, was there and reports back on its discussions.
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Heritage crime has significant impact on rural communities. Historic England’s Head of Heritage Crime and Policing Advice, Mark Harrison, explains the measures being taken to protect England’s heritage.
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As Members of the National Rural Crime Network, we wanted to draw attention to the new National Strategic Threat Assessment for Heritage and Cultural Property Crime – something which, given many sites are in isolated and rural locations, is particularly important.
MoreAs a member of Land Registry’s counter fraud group, I see a range of property frauds being attempted against homeowners. While most of the time we can prevent them, when occasionally fraudsters succeed, the consequences can be devastating for the victims. That’s why I’m keen to make as many property owners as possible aware of what they can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
MoreTim Passmore explains his Force's approach and commitment to dealing with Heritage and Cultural Property crime in Suffolk and why this is being prioritized in the local Police and Crime Plan.
MoreNew inter-disciplinary Rural Security Research Group established by Harper Adams University to promote national and international collaboration
MorePolicing is full of numbers and you may be forgiven for being a little bamboozled by the figures that fly around. The most recent Office for National Statistics figures show that many crime types are falling which has given ministers the chance to reiterate their claim that falling crime means the police can work with less money. I strongly dispute that. Yes crime may be falling in some areas but reduction in recorded crime does not indicate falling demand on police officers.
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West Mercia is the fourth largest policing area in England and Wales and is predominately a rural area particularly in Herefordshire which has one the highest levels of sparsity.
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It is an unfortunate fact of life for those of us that live in the countryside that we can fall victim to crime. It is vitally important that home and business owners take precautions to safeguard machinery, vehicles, fuel and livestock.
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Growing up on a hill farm, and now being the Police and Crime Commissioner for the largest rural police force in the country, I am acutely aware of the blight rural crime can have on our more isolated people, communities and businesses.
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As the National Policing Lead for Rural and Wildlife Crime my role is to give guidance and direction on the development of policing services, akin to the two areas of responsibility, to all police forces in England and Wales.
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