National Rural Crime Network

Events

The National Rural Crime Network hosts a series of events each year aimed at improving understanding, encouraging collaboration, and driving practical solutions to keep rural communities safe.

Impactful Events

We deliver high-impact events—from national policy-shaping conferences to powerful storytelling during Rural Crime Action Week. By uniting our members and partners, we drive smarter policy, stronger communications, and targeted advocacy that makes a real difference for rural communities.

In 2023 we launched the first National Rural Crime Network Conference—and by 2025, it was the stage for major Government announcements on new rural crime policies and policing investment.

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.

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.

Previous Events

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2025 Action week

From hidden harms to national solutions — Action Week 2025 exposes the real impact of rural crime and rallies the country to act.

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2025 Conference

The 2025 NRCN Annual Conference brings national partners together to tackle the future of rural security, focusing on funding, policy and the real‑world actions needed to protect rural communities.

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Data, AI and Tech Roundtable

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.

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2025 Conference

The 2025 NRCN Annual Conference brings national partners together to tackle the future of rural security, focusing on funding, policy and the real‑world actions needed to protect rural communities.

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Data, AI and Tech Roundtable

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.

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Parliamentary Drop‑in Event

NRCN supported 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.

Media Enquiries

For all media-related inquiries, including interviews, press releases, and access to media resources, please reach out to us.

Join the Network Today

The NRCN brings together people who care about rural communities from farmers and policymakers to technology leaders and campaigners. Joining means being part of the UK’s strongest platform for rural safety, innovation, and collaboration.