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More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Chris Brayford

14 April 2025 鈥� 4 min read

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Will Lacey, of Lacey's Family Farm Shop in Buckinghamshire, speaking about a break-in at the farm last year. He said: "It left us feeling extremely frustrated and you feel vulnerable as it is all on your land, your home and your livelihood."

More than two-thirds (67%) of rural retailers and farm shops have suffered from crime in the last 12 months, a farm insurer has revealed. NFU Mutual has released figures from its latest survey today...

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