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Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

National Rural Crime Unit: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) police officers and (b) civilian staff were employed by the National Rural Crime Unit on 1 November 2025.

Answer

This Government recognises the excellent work of the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Rural Crime Unit. The NWCU and the NRCU play key roles in helping police across the UK tackle organised theft and disrupt serious and organised crime groups.

This financial year the Home Office has provided a funding boost of over £800,000, which will allow these specialist units to continue their work in tackling rural and wildlife crime which can pose unique challenges for policing given the scale and isolation of rural areas.

The NWCU employs five police officers and thirteen civilian staff and the NRCU employs two police officers and six civilian staff members.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89676
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Staff National Rural Crime Unit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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