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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Captive & 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 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.
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.
MoreNFU Mutual Rural Crime Report – Our View
Posted on August 6, 2018 in GenericJulia Mulligan has commented on today’s report on rural crime from NFU Mutual.
MoreWildlife Crime & Rural Affairs Strategies
Posted on August 1, 2018 in Breaking News, Generic, Wildlife
Last month, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) launched the first policing strategies to tackle wildlife and rural crime across the UK.
MoreNational Rural Crime Network calls on Home Office not to forget rural communities
Posted on June 6, 2018 in Breaking News, GenericThe Chair of the National Rural Crime Network has urged the Home Office not to forget rural communities when deciding how much money should be given to police forces to fight crime and anti-social behaviour.
MoreRural communities at risk of being cut off from justice system
Posted on March 21, 2018 in Breaking News, Generic
Rural communities risk being cut off from the criminal justice system due to closures of courts and tribunal buildings, according to the National Rural Crime Network.
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