In this episode of Good People To Know, WFI Executive General Manager Damien Gallagher shakes hands with Dr Kyle Mulrooney from the University of New England’s Centre for Rural Criminology to chat about rural crime and its impact on farmers.

Dr Mulrooney’s recent major national farm crime survey, reveals just how common rural crimes—such as trespass, illegal hunting, and livestock theft are, with more than 90% of New South Wales farmers affected and around 30% victimised 7 or more times. The conversation touches on the emotional and financial toll these crimes take on farmers, their families, and entire communities, and why so many incidents go unreported.

Listeners will walk away with practical tips, including why it’s so important to report every incident (no matter how small), and how community and police partnerships can make a real difference.

Check out the WFI Rural Crime fact sheet for a summary, as well as a checklist of ways to help protect your farm.

You can also find out more about the Centre for Rural Criminology here.