National Rural Crime Network

This is NRCN , Amplifying Rural Voices, Building Safer Rural Communities For You.

The UK's Leading Network in the Fight Against Rural Crime

A growing initiative dedicated to protecting rural communities, strengthening local resilience, and tackling rural crime. 

The benefits of NRCN Membership

Rural communities face a unique set of challenges. From farm machinery theft, livestock theft and fly-tipping to heritage crime, wildlife crime, anti-social behaviour and poaching, many rural issues remain under-recognised and under-reported. 

By joining the network, you will help strengthen the national voice for rural communities and support practical action that makes a real difference on the ground. Engage with policymakers, practitioners, PCCs, academics and industry leaders through roundtables, conferences, brand promotion and collaborative initiatives.

Influence National Conversations

Drive the conversations shaping rural crime policy, community safety and the issues affecting rural households.

Build Meaningful Connections

Collborate with policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders committed to improving rural safety.

Access Expertise and Insight

Benefit from shared knowledge, best practice and perspectives from professionals working to fight rural crime.

Drive Positive Change

Be a part of action-led initiatives building safer, resilient and more secured rural communities.

Making an Impact Across Rural Communities

Our work is regularly cited in national and regional media, giving rural communities a credible, powerful voice where it matters most.

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How To Become NRCN Member

From raising awareness to influencing decision-makers, see how you can contribute to building safer rural communities.

  • NRCN Members
  • Partner Organisations
  • Associate Members Sponsors
  • NRCU Officers & Staff
  • Registered Media Journalists
NRCN Members

Our members include Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayors,Deputy Mayors,
rural campaigners, academic expertsand commercial partners, all united by one
goal: making rural communities safer.

Become a member
Partner organisations

CrimeStoppers, NFU, Country Land and Business Association (CLA), the Rural Services Network, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, and the Countryside Alliance are some of the partner organisations.

Become our Partner
Become an Associate Member

NRCN is proud to be supported by Openreach, Clearway Group, Harper Adams University, VIN Chip and SelectaDNAcommitted to driving innovation and collaboration in
rural crime prevention.

Become an Associate Member
NRCU Officers and Staff

Our membership gives an opportunity to connect with rural crime networks, intelligence
sharing, frontline collaboration, exclusive content, 
resources and forums to support
rural crime prevention.

Join as NRCU Officer & Staff
Registered Media/Journalists

We worwith some of the most respected media houses to ensure rural crime stays on the national agenda. Our partners include Policing TV, The Telegraph, BBC, Farmers Guardian, Farmers Weekly, The Press and Rayo.

Access Our Media Hub

Be a part of growing network against Rural Crime

Whether you’re looking to become an Associate Member, Partner or Sponsor, joining NRCN means becoming part of a network committed to tackling rural crime, influencing change and supporting safer rural communities across the UK.