Bristol BID Night Rangers service re-launched with a new security provider

The service is designed to improve public safety, prevent knife crime, reduce antisocial behaviour, and support businesses during key night‑time economy hours

Provided by Wiltshire-based company CR2 Security and run by Bristol BCRP, the Night Rangers operate from 8pm to 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. The service represents a proactive and professional approach to enhancing nighttime safety and addressing violence within the night-time economy.

As Bristol continues to thrive as a vibrant hub for retail, hospitality, and nightlife, this service is a comprehensive response to the emerging challenges across the city centre. Addressing violence and anti-social behaviour, this initiative reinforces Bristol BID’s ongoing commitment to creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone who visits, works, and lives within the community.

The presence of trained rangers during busy weekend nights will play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for those working in the nighttime economy, particularly regarding late-night shop theft, youth crime, and related disorder. Addressing public safety, reducing antisocial behaviour, and providing reassurance to businesses, residents, and visitors, CR2’s Night Rangers are a valued component of our Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

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Carmen Ceesay, Bristol BCRP Manager, says

"We are delighted to see the Night Ranger service return to Bristol BID. This initiative provides a visible and reassuring presence in our city centre, helping to keep people safe, support businesses, and tackle antisocial behaviour and crime within the night-time economy. By working closely with our partners, the Night Rangers play a vital role in creating a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, and enjoys Bristol after dark."

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Jake Clark, CR2 Security, adds

"We are delighted to have been selected to deliver the Night Ranger service within Bristol City Centre's night-time economy. At CR2 Security Group, our mission has always been about putting the right people in the right places to make a positive difference. This aligns closely with Bristol BID's objectives, supporting businesses, visitors, and the wider community. Our service includes enhanced reporting and intelligence-gathering designed to provide greater visibility in the city centre, identify trends, support informed decision-making, and contribute to long-term, proactive problem-solving. We are looking forward to continuing to develop relationships with additional partner agencies and stakeholders across the city.”

Find out more about our Night Ranger service at bristolbid.co.uk/projects/night-rangers/ and the Bristol Business Crime Reduction Partnership at bristolbid.co.uk/services/business-crime-reduction-partnership/.