NRCN Publishes Annual Report 2025

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has published its Annual Report 2025, setting out a year of progress in raising the profile of rural crime and strengthening the case for better recognition, resourcing and policy responses.

The report highlights how rural crime, including theft, vandalism, illegal dumping, wildlife crime and anti-social behaviour continues to have wide-ranging economic, social and emotional impacts on rural communities. It also reflects on NRCN’s work during 2025 to influence national policy, support rural policing, and collaborate with partners across law enforcement, local government and the voluntary sector.

As a partner of the NRCN, the Rural Services Network welcomes the report’s continued focus on understanding the distinct nature of crime in rural areas and the need for joined-up, place-based approaches that keep people and communities safer.

READ THE ANNUAL REPORT HERE