A guide for retailers giving practical advice about what you can do as a retailer to deter and prevent robberies at your premises . Background The Government is fully committed to tackling crime, but recognise that we cannot do it on our own. The introduction of the Crime and Disorder Act, amongst other things, placed the idea of partnership on a statutory footing. It ensured that everyone understands they have a role to play in making communities safe and pleasant places in which to live. Retail crime constitutes a significant proportion of the recorded crime statistics.
All crime is important, both financially and at a personal level.
Business and retail crime is no different. That is why it is important the Home Office works with businesses, both nationally and locally, on a large range of subjects which have an impact not only on businesses but on the communities in which they work. The Retail Crime Reduction Action Team was established in 1998 as one of a series of Action Teams created by the Home Office to tackle specific crimes. These Action Teams were the successors to the Action Groups which worked to the Crime Prevention Agency Board.