Safe & Supported Communities

Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP)

Carmen Ceesay

Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) Manager

TOGETHER WE’RE MAKING BRISTOL A SAFER AND MORE WELCOMING CITY FOR EVERYONE

 

The Bristol Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) brings together Bristol BID, local businesses, the local authority, and the police to reduce crime and its impact.

Since its launch in 2019, Bristol BCRP has become a vital connector between businesses and statutory services, supporting both the day and night-time economies. In 2025, Bristol BCRP was officially awarded the prestigious National Standards Accreditation by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives. The accreditation confirms that Bristol BCRP operates to the highest national standards in business crime reduction, governance and multi-agency collaboration.

WHO WE ARE

Our BCRP members represent Bristol’s diverse day and night-time economies and are a valuable support network for one another.

Members benefit from our specialist information-sharing technology to help prevent and detect crime. We are also nurturing a stronger relationship between businesses, the police, local authorities and partners for a more coordinated response to business crime.

WHERE WE WORK

The BCRP is active across the Bristol BID area. Our members represent retail, offices, the night-time economy, and the leisure and hospitality sector. This diversity of members and broad geographical reach helps to make our partnership more effective.

SERVICES

Dedicated PCSO

Our dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) enhances safety in the city centre and supports local businesses.

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Street Intervention Officer

Our Street Intervention Officer supports businesses with street-based welfare concerns.

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Disc

Disc is an incident and information sharing system aimed at improving crime prevention.

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Radio Scheme

More than 200 businesses across Bristol City Centre are actively utilising the Radio Net system, enhancing communication and assistance within the city.

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Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers, an esteemed independent charity, empowers individuals to play an active role in combating crime by providing them with the ability to report information 100% anonymously.

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Retail Rangers

Contracted via SWL Security, our Retail Rangers support businesses in dealing with anti-social issues and crime reduction.

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Resources

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BECOME A MEMBER

If you are a Bristol BID business, you are eligible to join the BCRP and enjoy its benefits for discounted rates. For non BID businesses, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

 

Unique data sharing agreement between BCRP members and Avon and Somerset Police

Mobile app for Apple and Android phones which allows password-protected access to intelligence via your smartphone device

State of the art, password-protected website providing accurate intelligence and up-to-date images of offenders (subject to exclusion and Criminal Behaviour Orders [CBOs])

Direct contact with Bristol City Council Operations Centre which controls the cctv provision across the city.

 

 

Representation in court for CBO applications legally banning offenders from parts of the city

Increased profitability by reducing crime, the fear of crime, stock losses and anti-social behaviour

Monthly crime reduction meetings in relation to your business sector

Weekly e-newsletter

Free crime reduction training in partnership with Avon and Somerset Police