£70,000 of support for Greenwich businesses to tackle ASB, violence and burglary

The Safer Business Network will deliver the new Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) which aims to bring the council, local businesses and the police closer together in the hope that it will keep the streets safer for everyone and town centres thriving.

This organization works with 13 councils and over 2,000 businesses in the Capital delivering the BCRP scheme which Greenwich Council says is reducing crime, including anti-social behaviour and burglary.

An investment of £70,000 has been made to fund 18 months of support for the businesses in the Greenwich borough’s community.

The program, which currently has 22 Royal Greenwich businesses signed up, will run in Woolwich, Eltham, Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Greenwich.

Both large franchises such as Boots, JD Sports, and McDonald’s and smaller, local premises have taken part.

This scheme looks to equipping businesses in the area with the tools, support, and training needed to deter known offenders.

By sharing intelligence and data between organizations, businesses will be able to better protect themselves from crime, cyber fraud and terrorism.

Local crime data and community feedback have been used to launch schemes to tackle violence and reduce crime.

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Councillor Ann-Marie Cousins, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement said: “We know the struggle of fighting crime alone, the frustration of ‘nothing ever happens’ and the acceptance of behaviours that shouldn’t be accepted.

“Our BCRP will work to help and support businesses by equipping them with the tools and the knowledge to be part of the change.

“The BCRP will also help us to improve trust and confidence in the police, while tackling violent crime and bringing perpetrators to justice.”

Mariam Lolavar, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business and Skills, said: “We want our residents to feel safe, shop local, and feel like they can explore the amazing town we have, from Abbey Wood’s independent shops to Plumstead’s and Eltham’s high streets.

“By pooling all of our expertise together, we are able to increase our understanding of issues facing businesses in terms of crime, while targeting offenders and those responsible for antisocial behaviour.”