Rural Crime Quiz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of the NRCN?
The NRCN was set up in 2014 by a cross-party group of Police and Crime Commissioners and leading campaign organisations. The aim was to better co-ordinate our efforts to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities and raise awareness of the need to give greater protection to the farming community, rural business and residents living in the countryside.
Whilst the NRCN works closely with rural policing we are not the police, and any crimes should be reported to the Police.
In an emergency – call 999
For-non emergency – call 101
Is there an official definition of rural crime?
Recently the NRCN published its definition of rural crime which has been endorsed by the police National Rural Crime Unit.
The NRCN defines rural crime as:
- Any crime or incident in a rural area that impacts upon farming, agriculture, wildlife, equine, the environment, heritage assets and any other rural business.
- A criminal activity that can take place anywhere, but which possess distinctive characteristics due to specific issues associated with rural communities such as geographical isolation, vulnerability, challenges in rural policing.
The NRCN definition of rural crime was created to give greater focus for our campaigns and is no way designed to set local policing strategy or priorities.
Is the NRCN a Political Organisation?
The NRCN has political goals and objectives to raise the issues of rural crime at the heart of government, the Network is deliberately a non-party political organisation and comprises a range of organisations who either represent or have an interest in rural community safety in its broadest sense. Members include Police and Crime Commissioners from across the political spectrum, charities, commercial and non-for-profit organisations.
How is the NRCN funded?
The NRCN is funded by our Police and Crime Commissioner members and our associate members who sponsor our events and activities. The finances and budget are administered by the NRCN and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
For more details on how to become an associate member of the NRCN and to support our work please click here
How is the NRCN governed?
The NRCN has a board that meets quarterly, and we hold an AGM each year. To for further details on our board members and partners please click here – NRCN Board Members