Does Not Mean Small Crime AIC Home Media Releases Latest Media Release Australian Institute of Criminology Media Release Small business does not mean small crime Media Release from Senator, the Hon Amanda Vanstone, Minister for Justice and Customs Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, today announced a new service for small business, to help overcome crime problems in the retail sector. Small business is particularly vulnerable. The collapse of many small businesses may be due, in part, to their inability to stop theft or fraud.
Shop thefts can be difficult to detect.
As is the case with all crime, prevention is better than prosecution. There are a number of things which can be done by small businesses to make goods more difficult to steal. The Service will help reduce offences such as burglary, theft, vandalism and fraud by identifying and advising businesses on specific design, layout and security issues which can be utilised to help reduce theft. Businesses such as service stations, pharmacies, delis, newsagents, motels, will be considered for the first pilot programs.