“Working with the BCRP gives us unparalleled access to the support and skills we need to help deliver our crime fighting objectives. Whether that’s 1:1 advice on a specific issue or a full strategic overview involving multiple partners, BCRP membership is a core part of our business model.”

-Gavin Stewart, CEO Brilliant Brighton, Brighton Business Improvement District

“The BCRP is a key partner within the Brighton and Hove Community Safety Partnership, and makes a significant contribution to our work in addressing anti-social behaviour and crime and keeping businesses and local residents safe.”

Peter Wileman, Safer Communities Manager, B&H Council

“As a recent addition to the BCRP we have seen the benefits of a joined up approach to working with young people, businesses and the police. It has helped us to work with local people and the families to enable a safer environment for all who live and work within our city.”

- Matt Hillier, Head Teacher, Dorothy Stringer

"The BCRP’s support in connecting us with the police and key stakeholders has been invaluable in reducing crime and supporting our team. Their quick response to intel requests and guidance on issues like shoplifting and anti-social behavior have made a real difference, helping us feel supported in tackling the unique challenges of operating in Brighton."

- Stuart Reaks, Operation manager, The Co-Op

“The BCRP is essential to enable local businesses... to work closely with [us] to confidently address crime and ASB that affects [them]”

-Chris Neilson, Business Crime Lead, Sussex Police

“Sarah [of the BCRP] has worked tenaciously to bring different partners together and improve the way we work towards common goals and I know she continues to do so, with excellent results!”

-Philippa Peacock, Lead Practitioner (Youth Justice), Adolescent Services

“Sarah and her team have been incredibly responsive and proactive, providing invaluable support to supported accommodation providers. Their efforts have significantly improved communication, information sharing, and partnership working across the pathway. We’re grateful for their dedication and collaborative approach.”

-Paulina Dyrda, Commissioning Officer, B&H Council

“As a key local transport provider in the city, community partnership working is central to our entire operation. Crime reduction, through shared intelligence, is one of the key benefits of us being one of the 500 businesses who are all part of BCRP”

-Gordon Frost, Operations Director and Head of Safeguarding for Brighton & Hove Buses

“The relationship between the Sussex Police Business Crime Team and BCRP is integral to the success of identifying and catching offenders impacting on our business communities. Working closely together along with the businesses of Brighton and Hove we will continue to bring those causing the most harm to justice and making every effort in making our communities safe.”

-Inspector James Ward, Sussex Police, Initial Investigations Team (ITT)

“The partnership between Sussex Police and BCRP under Op Apprentice provides a more effective and efficient way of working with local businesses to bring high harm offenders to justice. We strive to better our relationship with businesses to reduce their losses, with all efforts being underpinned by a community-oriented approach to ensure that all shop workers are protected from unwarranted harm. This partnership has successfully returned many positive results – we will continue to work together to get many more.”

-PC Gina Baker, Sussex Police, Neighbourhood Police Team

“The delivery of the Brighton Crime Reduction Partnership is phenomenal, in terms of preventative methods to address issues such as youth crime, homelessness and drug use, as well as targeted action to prevent shop theft. The partnership approach is far more than any one agency can achieve on their own, and it is the BCRP who are the glue holding this together.”

-Sophie Jordan, National Association of Business Crime Partnerships (NABCP)

“Partnership working and the collaboration of information and effort adds to the strength of the response to the issues that we face in Brighton and Hove. It enables us to bring offenders to justice, catch criminals and deliver a quality of service to the public.”

Chief Superintendent Rachel Carr, Sussex Police

“We work closely with the BCRP and they have assisted us on multiple occasions…We are grateful for their continued efforts and assistance with shoplifters from the BCRP.”

Manager, Forbidden Planet, Brighton

“Our business is proud to maintain an outstanding partnership with the Brighton Crime Reduction Partnership. Through the consistent sharing of information, regular meetings, and close collaboration, we have forged a relationship that significantly benefits both the day and night-time economy. This team effort across the city has resulted in a notable reduction in crime, ensuring a safer, more secure environment for all. Together, we are fostering a community where businesses and residents alike can thrive.”

- Kevin Brown, Business Development Manager, Pagoda Security