BID Leicester has announced plans to launch a new Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in 2027, strengthening support for city-centre businesses in tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour.
Backed by Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Police, the new partnership will bring businesses and key organisations together to improve communication, share intelligence, and coordinate action against crime and anti-social behaviour in Leicester city centre.
Led by BID Leicester, the scheme will introduce a range of measures to help businesses prevent and respond to incidents, including two-way radios, body-worn cameras, and dedicated support through a new Street Ambassador Business Crime Lead.
The dedicated role will provide regular, on-the-ground engagement with businesses, working closely with Leicestershire Police, the city’s CCTV Control Room and Public Spaces team to strengthen communication and ensure concerns can be addressed more effectively.
The BCRP will focus on some of the key challenges facing city-centre businesses, including shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and aggression towards staff, while also supporting businesses operating in Leicester’s night-time economy.
By improving collaboration and giving businesses access to practical support, the partnership aims to create a safer, more welcoming environment for those who work, shop, and spend time in Leicester city centre.
Recruitment for the new Street Ambassador Business Crime Lead will begin shortly, with the partnership expected to become operational during 2027.
Further information about the BCRP, including how city-centre businesses can get involved, will be shared in the coming months.
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