Help us build a national picture of rural crime

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* 1. The Countryside Alliance has launched an interactive rural crime map to capture real experiences of rural crime from communities across the UK.

By sharing what you have seen, you will help us build stronger evidence to take to government, the police, the media and key decision-makers.

This rural crime map helps highlight the true scale and patterns of rural crime, something traditional reporting often fails to capture.

The map is designed to capture incidents happening now and in the future, rather than historical crimes, so the data reflects the current picture of rural crime across the countryside.

Important: This map is not a replacement for reporting crime.

Always phone 999 for urgent incidents.

Do not include information that could compromise your safety or others’.

Data is used solely for awareness, advocacy and policy purposes.

Only share incidents you have personally observed or have direct knowledge of, and that it has been reported to the police if appropriate

All submissions are checked and verified before publication.

I confirm I have read and understood the above information.

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* 2. What type of incident are you reporting?

Theft - equipment, vehicles, tools, fuel, tack

Theft - metal, lead

Theft - livestock, pets

Vandalism, criminal damage, arson

Poaching eg deer, hares, fish, game birds

Wildlife crime

Livestock worrying

Fly-tipping/littering

Trespass/illegal encampment

Burglary

Suspicious activity

Hate - crime racial, religious, sexual orientation

Anti social behaviour

Public order - threatening or intimidating behaviour

Assault / violence against a person

Sexual offences including stalking or harassment

Drug offences

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When did this incident occur

Date

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* 4. Please provide the location of the incident by postcode or What3Words (example format: ///farmer.field.gate)

This helps us map incidents accurately and identify rural hotspots.

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* 5. Where did this incident occur?

Farm

Home

Village/rural residential area

Rural business premises

Public rights of way/footpath/bridleway

Woodland/farmland or general countryside

Church/heritage site

Coastal area/beach/harbour

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please provide a short description of what you saw or experienced. Include what was taken/damaged and any other relevant details.

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* 7. Has this kind of incident happened more than once in the past 12 months?

Yes

Unsure

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* 8. Upload a photo or short video of the incident if you have one.

Important:

Do not upload images showing identifiable individuals.
Do not include private home addresses or vehicle registration numbers.
Ensure your safety before capturing evidence.

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* 9. Did you report this incident to the police?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Help us build a national picture of rural crime

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* 2. What type of incident are you reporting?

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* 3. When did this incident occur

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* 4. Please provide the location of the incident by postcode or What3Words (example format: ///farmer.field.gate) This helps us map incidents accurately and identify rural hotspots.

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* 5. Where did this incident occur?

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* 6. Please provide a short description of what you saw or experienced. Include what was taken/damaged and any other relevant details.

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* 7. Has this kind of incident happened more than once in the past 12 months?

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* 8. Upload a photo or short video of the incident if you have one.Important:Do not upload images showing identifiable individuals.Do not include private home addresses or vehicle registration numbers.Ensure your safety before capturing evidence.

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* 9. Did you report this incident to the police?

* 4. Please provide the location of the incident by postcode or What3Words (example format: ///farmer.field.gate)

This helps us map incidents accurately and identify rural hotspots.

* 8. Upload a photo or short video of the incident if you have one.

Important:

Do not upload images showing identifiable individuals.
Do not include private home addresses or vehicle registration numbers.
Ensure your safety before capturing evidence.