Business Crime
Crimes against local businesses not only affects the P&L accounts, but also the individuals, employees and local community.
Business Crime Direct
BCD's website contains information about Business Crime and setting up Crime Alert Schemes.
Email Business Crime Direct
Support & Information 0151 285 1414
This is an independent non-profit making team located within the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They are in a unique position to help Merseyside businesses to PREVENT crime, REDUCE the fear of crime and RESTORE public confidence.
They do this by:
offering free and independent crime prevention and reduction advice
setting up Crime Alert schemes to encourage businesses to work together and communicate to combat crime.
Community Justice Centre
Visit the CJC Website
Telephone 0151 298 3600
The first of its kind in England and Wales, it combines the powers of a courtroom, run by Judge David Fletcher, with a range of community resources, available to residents, victims and witnesses, as well as offenders. It also organises and supports activities involving local residents and, in particular, young people.
Your Local Authority & Crime Reduction
Find & visit your local council's website here.
Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) are operated by your local council. Visit your local council for information on meetings, local groups and projects designed to reduce crime and disorder. Your local council may be able to assist you with instances of housing, cleansing and environmental issues.
Home Office Business Crime Minisite
Contact the Home Office's Crime Reduction Team on 020 7035 4747.
This site aims to provide you with information about crimes experienced by businesses, what the Government is doing about it and where businesses can go for more help.
Mersyside Police
The Merseyside Police provide crime prevention advice on this link. Telephone 0151 709 6010 in non-emergency cases
You can contact a Crime Reduction Officer for advice on the security of your premises, via the main police switchboard on 0151 709 6010.
Safer-Communities.net
Visit their Website
Email Crime Concern Telephone 01793 863500
This website aims to help real people in real communities tackle the crime issues that affect them. Here you will find out how to bring about change and improvement in your local neighbourhood, information on crime issues and case studies from people who've made a difference in their area.
Victim Support & Witness Service
Visit Victim Support's Website
Victim Supportline 0845 3030 900
Vitim Support is the national independent charity for people affected by crime - victims and witnesses, their families and friends - and we're here in your community. Our trained staff and volunteers offer free and confidential information, support and practical help after crimes, including burglary, assault, harrassment, domestic violence, rape and murder.
Victim Support can offer:
- someone to talk to in confidence
- emotional support and practical help
- information on the police, court procedures and the criminal justice system
- support and information while attending court help with criminal injuries compensation and insurance claims
- contact with - and referral to - other relevant organisations
- advice on crime prevention
- help with housing or benefit problems.