National Rural Crime Network

Investing in the next generation of rural resilience.

The NRCN Future Project Delivery Group (PDG) works with schools, youth groups, and young adults to build awareness, prevent crime, and inspire leadership in rural communities.

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Our Mission

Tomorrow’s rural safety starts with today’s young people. The Future PDG brings education, policing, and community partners together to nurture confidence, understanding, and positive action.

Disclaimer:We are currently in the process of setting up this PDG, stay tuned.

Objectives

Deliver school and youth education programmes.
Deliver school and youth education programmes.
Promote social action and leadership opportunities for young people.

Current Priorities

Our PDGs are our operational core strategies for 2025–2028, ensuring that our work is
focused, collaborative, and aligned with our strategic goals.

Rural Schools Programme

Brings rural safety into the classroom through officer visits, teaching packs, and hands-on activities. Helps young people understand everyday rural risks and build confidence in making safer choices.

Youth Justice Collaboration

Partners with Youth Offending Teams and local services to spot risks early and support young people before harm occurs. Focuses on diversion, restorative work, and tailored guidance for those affected by rural vulnerability or exploitation.

Grants

Funds youth-led ideas that make rural communities safer. Young people receive support to plan, deliver, and measure their projects, with successful initiatives shared across the NRCN network to inspire others.

Nathanael Riley

Vice-Chair PCC Warwickshire

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We partner with schools, youth services, and charities to engage young people across the UK. 

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The National Rural Crime Network champions a better understanding of crime in rural areas, and new, effective ways to help to keep rural communities safe – and make them feel safer too.