More than 80 per cent of NSW farmers have reported being a victim of crime, according to the Centre for Rural Criminology.
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The University of New England centre shared their finding from a survey as a Crime Stoppers campaign was launched.
According to the NSW Farmers Survey, 76 per cent surveyed were victims of crime on more than two occasions, and 23 per cent experienced crime more than seven times.
Police Minister David Elliot said the agency would visit regional communities during the 12-month campaign to increase reporting.
"It's disheartening to hear more than 80 per cent of our farmers have reported being victims of criminal activity," he said.
"We're calling on the NSW community to report any information on any crime anytime. If you know something, say something.
"We've seen firsthand the resilience of our farmers, but I draw the line on regional crime."
Crime Stoppers is working with the NSW Police Force Rural Crime Prevention Team and the Police Transport and Public Safety Command across a range of major crime areas including stock theft, marine theft and poaching.
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Between 2015 and 2020, at least $22.5 million worth of sheep and cattle was reported stolen within NSW.
The newly-launched community awareness campaign will run state-wide for a 12-month period; Crime Stoppers will be visiting regional communities to engage with communities in an effort to help reduce crime and increase reporting.
- Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au