Rural Voice, Real Impact
Rural Voices, Real Impact
National Rural
Crime Network
The National Rural Crime Network gives rural communities a powerful voice in policing. From machinery theft and waste crime to fly‑tipping, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, we champion the issues that too often go unseen or unheard. Our mission is simple: to ensure rural communities are protected, supported, and never forgotten.
The UKs Leading Network in the Fight Against Rural Crime
Engaging with Political landscapes, Local authorities, Police forces, Commercial businesses and Individuals for a safer rural countryside.
The Primary Purpose of the NRCN is to collaborate with partners to deliver changes in rural policing and government legislation to improve policing for rural communities and business.
Tackling Rural, Heritage and Wildlife Crime Together
Our Partners
The UKs Leading Network in
the Fight Against
Rural Crime.
The NRCN unites the people and organisations with the power to make a difference—protecting farms and business, supporting villages, and strengthening the safety and resilience of our rural areas.Together, we tackle the challenges that matter, build confidence, and create lasting change for those who live and work in the countryside.
The NRCN partners with leading academics and specialist research groups to deliver truly groundbreaking insights into rural crime. Our landmark studies on rural domestic abuse and the operations of organised crime groups in the countryside have reshaped national understanding — challenging assumptions, exposing hidden harm, and redefining the narrative around rural safety.
By uniting rural policing, countryside advocates, leading academic experts, and cutting-edge technology and security partners, the NRCN is building powerful coalitions that deliver real change. Together, we’re driving innovation, strengthening protection, and transforming outcomes for rural communities across the UK
The NRCN puts rural crime in the national spotlight. Our work is regularly featured across major UK outlets — including the BBC, ITV, the Daily Telegraph, and BBC Radio 4 — ensuring rural communities’ voices are heard where it matters most.
How do we drive change
The NRCN puts rural crime in the national spotlight. Our work is regularly featured across major UK outlets — including the BBC, ITV, the Daily Telegraph, and BBC Radio 4 — ensuring rural communities’ voices are heard where it matters most.
By uniting rural policing, countryside advocates, leading academic experts, and cutting-edge technology and security partners, the NRCN is building powerful coalitions that deliver real change. Together, we’re driving innovation, strengthening protection, and transforming outcomes for rural communities across the UK.
The NRCN partners with leading academics and specialist research groups to deliver truly groundbreaking insights into rural crime. Our landmark studies on rural domestic abuse and the operations of organised crime groups in the countryside have reshaped national understanding — challenging assumptions, exposing hidden harm, and redefining the narrative around rural safety.
The UKs Leading Network in the Fight Against
Rural Crime.
The NRCN unites the people and organisations with the power to make a difference—protecting farms and business, supporting villages, and strengthening the safety and resilience of our rural areas.
Together, we tackle the challenges that matter, build confidence, and create lasting change for those who live and work in the countryside.
About The Group
The NRCN partners with leading academics and specialist research groups to deliver truly groundbreaking insights into rural crime. Our landmark studies on rural domestic abuse and the operations of organised crime groups in the countryside have reshaped national understanding — challenging assumptions, exposing hidden harm, and redefining the narrative around rural safety.
By uniting rural policing, countryside advocates, leading academic experts, and cutting-edge technology and security partners, the NRCN is building powerful coalitions that deliver real change. Together, we’re driving innovation, strengthening protection, and transforming outcomes for rural communities across the UK
The NRCN puts rural crime in the national spotlight. Our work is regularly featured across major UK outlets — including the BBC, ITV, the Daily Telegraph, and BBC Radio 4 — ensuring rural communities’ voices are heard where it matters most.
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Events
From national forums to local sessions, our events highlight emerging trends, real-world challenges and the solutions shaping safer rural communities.
Our Projects
Our projects tackle the key issues facing rural communities, turning research and local experience into targeted action that strengthens safety and resilience.
Upcoming Events
The 2026 NRCN Annual Conference brings national and local leaders together in York to confront the human impact of rural crime and drive real change for rural communities.
National Rural Crime Action Week 2026 shines a spotlight on the realities of rural crime, uniting communities and partners to drive awareness, action and real change.
On 3 March, the NRCN will support a Parliamentary drop‑in hosted by NatureWatch Foundation, calling on MPs to confront the growing threat posed by easily accessible catapults used in attacks on wildlife and individuals.
Upcoming Events
Data, tech and AI are transforming the fight against rural, heritage and wildlife crime — and our roundtable is where partners unite to turn that power into real‑world change.
The 2026 NRCN Annual Conference brings national and local leaders together in York to confront the human impact of rural crime and drive real change for rural communities.
National Rural Crime Action Week 2026 shines a spotlight on the realities of rural crime, uniting communities and partners to drive awareness, action and real change.
Stay Connected with the NRCN
Follow the National Rural Crime Network across our social channels to see the latest updates, insights, and campaigns shaping the future of rural safety. From event highlights and partner stories to new data and innovation in action, our feed keeps you plugged into the people and projects driving real change.
Media Enquiries
For all media-related inquiries, including interviews, press releases, and access to media resources, please reach out to us.
Hear from our Chair -
Tim Passmore
The resilience and determination shared by our Police and Crime Commissioners and the dedication of Rural Crime Police officers across the country is nothing short of inspiring.
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