Research from the BBC shows drug crime is increasing in many small towns and villages even as it falls in urban areas.
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Our View: Roads policing review
Posted on July 19, 2019 in Breaking NewsThe National Rural Crime Network welcomes the Government’s announcement of the review of roads policing with the aim of improving road safety. We particularly welcome the attention paid to rural areas given that 62% of fatalities occurring on these roads.
MoreCaptive & Controlled – Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas
Posted on July 11, 2019 in GenericThe National Rural Crime Network is revealing a shocking picture of domestic abuse in rural Britain with hidden victims – isolated, unsupported and unprotected – who are being failed by the system, services and those around them.
More“Things need to change, and fast” – NRCN responds to House of Lords Rural Economy Report
Posted on April 27, 2019 in GenericThe National Rural Crime Network is welcoming the report released today (Saturday, 27 April) by the House of Lords Rural Economy Committee.
MoreNRCN calls for clarity on licensing changes for farmers and rural businesses
Posted on April 24, 2019 in Breaking News, WildlifeThe National Rural Crime Network is urging Natural England to urgently provide more information to farmers and rural businesses who are set to be affected by a significant change to licensing requirements for controlling specific wild bird species.
MoreTransport Select Committee – Inquiry into Road Safety
Posted on April 17, 2019 in Breaking NewsThe National Rural Crime Network has submitted a response to the inquiry into road safety by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
MoreNRCN Chair discusses rural crime with Princess Anne
Posted on February 19, 2019 in Breaking News, Generic
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Victim Support in York to discuss the impact of rural crime in the area and the support available to victims.
MoreUniversity of York Survey on Perceptions of Crime
Posted on February 6, 2019 in Generic, Research
How does the fear of crime affect you and your local community? We are working with the University of York to investigate just that, and your opinion could help the us to better understand how crime affects your community.
MoreNRCN gives evidence to House of Lords Rural Economy Commission
Posted on November 27, 2018 in Breaking News
On Tuesday (27 November), Julia Mulligan gave evidence to the House of Lords Rural Economy Commission on rural crime and its impact.
MoreOur view on road safety action plan
Posted on November 27, 2018 in Generic
The National Rural Crime Network is welcoming the publication of the Government’s new action plan to make our roads safer and do more to protect vulnerable and rural road users.
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