Written questions

Crime: Rural Areas

2026-07-06 · Home Office · 900981 · Official question

David Smith

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle rural crime.

Answer

This Government is introducing the most significant policing reforms in nearly 200 years, restoring neighbourhood policing to better support rural communities, whilst strengthening the police response to cross-border crimes such as wildlife crime and orga...