crime
03 Jan 2023
Levelling down – Public services in rural areas are not fit for purpose
The RSN Chief Executive, Graham Biggs MBE, has written an article which was featured in the Fabian Policy Report. A copy of this article is provided below. No-one should Be disadvantaged...
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03 Jan 2023
Countryside riders targeted by bike thieves amid record lows in police detection rates
The Telegraph reports that cyclists taking rides into the countryside are being mugged for their high-end bikes by crime gangs exploiting historic lows in police detection rates Cycling UK, one...
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14 Nov 2022
Tractors and crops targeted in rural crime wave
The BBC reports that private security patrols are being used to protect crops and expensive farm equipment amid a rural crime wave in England and Wales Farmers have told the...
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08 Aug 2022
Countryside crime rise linked to cost-of-living crisis
The BBC report how the theft of farmers’ livestock, vehicles and fuel is on the rise due to the UK’s cost-of-living crisis, according to a new countryside crime report Rural...
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04 Jul 2022
‘Organised crime’ affecting rural communities in Devon and Cornwall
The BBC reports that organised crime may be having an increasing impact on rural communities, according to police A new project will assess the effects of a rise in rural...
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19 Apr 2022
Fuel theft warning for farmers as prices soar
Farmers with diesel and oil storage tanks are being warned to check their security amidst increased fears that thieves could target them William Nicholl, client director at rural insurance broker...
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17 Jan 2022
Cuts to Rural Youth Services
The BBC programme Countryfile have featured a story focusing on young people in rural areas and the impact of cuts to rural youth services The feature posed the question as...
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06 Dec 2021
Drug strategy to tackle 300,000 problem users, says PM
An article published by the BBC details how the government will aim to provide rehab for 300,000 drug users who carry out half of all thefts, robberies and burglaries The...
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31 Aug 2021
Rural areas hardest hit by youth work cuts, NYA warns
Cuts to youth work services in rural areas have left young people at risk of grooming from criminal gangs, poor mental health and a lack of employment support, according to...
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23 Aug 2021
Avon and Somerset Police deploy new drone to fight rural crime
The BBC reports how Avon and Somerset Police have unveiled a special drone it says will be a “gamechanger” in efforts to tackle rural crime Avon and Somerset Police said the drone...
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