A British woman on a hike with her daughters reported being followed for miles by a foreign national male in the English countryside. The incident, captured on video, highlights concerns about the safety of rural communities. This event mirrors other reports, including male detainees at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre peering into women's bedrooms. The Chief Inspector of Prisons found women at Dungavel felt unsafe due to the behavior of male detainees. Simultaneously, the UK government plans to house large numbers of single adult males in small villages without significant local consultation. The village of Piddington, with a population of around 370, overwhelmingly voted in favor of independence in response to a proposal to house 1,250 asylum seekers. Similar plans have been implemented in other villages, leading to increased resident anxiety. Communities are experiencing demographic shifts with minimal infrastructure or local input. Residents are expressing fear and taking measures like teaching children to stay quiet and locking doors. Volunteer security patrols have been formed in some areas to deter potential issues. The article argues that the government is prioritizing the dispersal of migrants over the safety and concerns of rural communities. This approach is seen as eroding the freedom and security previously associated with the English countryside. The residents' overwhelming vote in Piddington signifies a rejection of the current approach, emphasizing that rural areas are not simply surplus capacity.