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The National Rural Crime Network
is a coalition of countryside campaigners, police and crime commissioners and private tech partners working together to better understand and tackle the growing menace of rural crime.
Our groundbreaking research, national media reach and extensive network organisation makes us an emerging but powerful voice in campaigning for decision makers to take the fight against rural crime seriously.
Succeeding Together
In a short time, the NRCN and our partners have delivered a number of important successes.
We need your support to elevate our campaign against rural crime to new heights. By becoming an Associate Member you can contribute directly to the efforts whilst raising the profile of your organisation as a key player in the protection of rural communities.
Conducted groundbreaking research showing a direct link between criminal gangs in rural communities and the international drugs trade.
Campaigned successfully for the creation of a National Rural Crime Unit within the Police. Campaigned successfully for tougher penalties for those convicted of fly-tipping and DEFRA funding for a fly tipping specialist.
Successfully advocated for legislation to tackle agriculture machinery theft by making immobilisers and forensic marking a legal requirement.
Organised the first ever National Rural Crime Network Conference bringing together key players for the world of politics, policing, private technology companies and countryside campaigners. Established a reach into the national media to promote key rural crime issues including ITV, BBC, The Daily Telegraph, and The Sun newspapers.
Membership Packages
Join the NRCN and become part of a community dedicated to tackling rural crime and building safer communities. Explore our membership tiers and the benefits each offers to support your commitment to rural safety.
Platinum
£6,000 + VAT
- Primary sponsor of the 2025 NRCN Conference with branding in the main conference hall, promotional emails, social media and on conference collateral.
- Opportunity to address the conference as primary sponsor organisation. Get your brand and message across to over 100 delegates, including politicians, rural police and rural crime campaigners at the conference.
- 4 complimentary passes to the NRCN Annual Conference (1 day) and networking drinks reception at the conference.
- A promotional stand at the 2025 annual conference.
- Advert in 2025 annual conference brochure
- Company logo and opportunity to contribute articles to NRCN quarterly publication to Police and Crime Commissioner members and Partner organisations.
- Opportunity to co-host online events and sessions with the NRCN.
- Opportunity to participate and partner with the NRCN on research.
- Opportunity to get your thoughts and concerns shared with the government and police and crime commissioners via the NRCN.
- Short speech and introductions from the sponsor organisation to address the audience of over 100, including politicians, police and rural crime campaigners.
- Feature your company logo and website link to on the NRCN website.
- Company logo in quarterly publications to Police and Crime Commissioner members and Partner organisations.
- Invitations to round table discussions and rural crime workshops.
- Publicity, by association with the NRCN, in national media publications.
- Joint marketing opportunities with the NRCN.
- Discounted rates with other associate membership organisations for conferences and training.
- Opportunity to be join the NRCN team at rural crime related events at Parliament
- Opportunity to host a webinar with the NRCN during National Rural Crime Action Week 2025
- Publicity, by association with the NRCN, in national media publications.
- Invitations to round table discussions and rural crime workshops.
- Joint marketing and media opportunities with the NRCN.
- Ability to include the NRCN Associate Member Badge on your company website and collateral.
Gold
£3,000 + VAT
- 4 complimentary passes to the NRCN Annual Conference (1 day) and networking drinks reception at the conference.
- Mention in conference related social media marketing.
- A promotional stand at the 2025 conference.
- Advert in Conference brochure
- Opportunity to co-host online events and sessions with the NRCN.
- Feature your company logo and website link on the NRCN website.
- Opportunity to join the NRCN team at rural crime related events at Parliament
- Company logo in quarterly publications to Police and Crime Commissioner members and Partner organisations.
- Invitations to round table discussions and rural crime workshops.
- Joint marketing and media opportunities with the NRCN.
- Ability to include the NRCN Associate Member Badge on your company website and collateral.
Bronze
£1,000 + VAT
- 4 complimentary passes to the NRCN annual conference (1 day) and networking drinks reception at the conference.
- Feature your company logo and website link on the NRCN website.
- Company logo in quarterly publications to Police and Crime Commissioner members and Partner organisations.
- Invitations to round table discussions and rural crime workshops.
- Ability to include the NRCN Associate Member Badge on your company website and collateral.
Special Sponsorship Opportunity
Podcast Sponsor
£4,000 + VAT
- Have your brand and logo promoted on our 6 part podcast series, ‘Rural Crime Uncovered’, dedicated to uncovering the truth on rural crime.
- Promotion and publicity across the NRCN communication channels, including social media and email communications.
- 2 complimentary passes to the NRCN annual conference (1 day) and networking drinks reception at the conference.
- Advert in Conference Brochure
- Feature your company logo and website link on the NRCN website.
- Company logo in quarterly publications to Police and Crime Commissioner members and Partner organisations.
- Joint marketing opportunities with the NRCN.

Join the network by a member now and support the work of the NRCN in standing up for rural communities in the fight against crime.