The 2026 NRCN Annual Conference, sponsored by Openreach, brought together stakeholders, policymakers, law enforcement leaders, and rural community representatives to shape the future of rural security. Discussions focused on organised crime, rural domestic abuse, wildlife and heritage crime, and the economic impact of offences like machinery theft and fly-tipping.
This workshop will be the first steps to closer collaboration between European rural crime campaigners and policing to tackle the issue of serious organised rural crime across international borders.
Rural Crime action week puts the voices of victims at the heart of the national conversation, shedding light on the often-isolated and overlooked realities faced by those affected by rural crime.
Houses of Parliament, Westminster This briefing will bring together parliamentarians and rural stakeholders to examine how policing reform can better reflect the realities of rural communities. Discussion will focus on improving visibility, responsiveness and coordination in tackling issues such as farm theft, fly-tipping, wildlife crime and organised criminality, ensuring that rural voices are heard clearly in Westminster.
Guest Speaker: Victoria Atkins MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This reception will provide an opportunity for MPs, party members, rural organisations and invited guests to discuss the impact of rural crime on farming and countryside communities. With Victoria Atkins MP as guest speaker, the event will highlight the need for stronger engagement with rural communities, practical support for victims and a renewed focus on protecting livelihoods, landscapes and local economies.
