Support in tackling rural crime - South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Police, together with South Yorkshire Combined Authority, works together to prevent rural crime and support local residents, farmers and businesses.
Written by Henk Geertsema. First published on 5 Mar 2026.

The South Yorkshire Rural Crime Initiative was launched in March 2026 and brings together local partners to protect rural areas and provide practical support.

The initiative, which has been funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and is being delivered with South Yorkshire Police, has been developed in recognition of the disproportionate impact that rural and wildlife crime has on many rural communities.

Through the initiative, together with SYMCA, we are putting more investment and co-ordination into tackling rural crime so we can reduce rural crime and fear of crime, bring offenders to justice and keep rural communities safe. 

Support

Rural residents and businesses across South Yorkshire are invited to apply for a financial contribution towards crime prevention products and materials, which can be used to help target harden your property, therefore lessening your risk of becoming a victim of crime.

The funding can be used to purchase and install products such as CCTV cameras, security lighting, enhanced signage, drones and other target hardening measures, following advice and guidance from our officers.

Varying levels of financial support are available, from £500 up to £2,000, dependent on a range of factors, including previous instances of crime reported at a property, and the determined risk of being a victim in the future. These factors will be assessed upon application.

Members interested in this support can visit South Yorkshire Police's website for further details and to check their eligibility.