Last week, we were out in the community as part of our early intervention plan — a joint effort between BCRP, Trust For Developing Communities (TDC), Brighton and Hove Police, Longhill School, the Violence Reduction Partnership, Churchill Square, the Brilliant Brighton Ambassadors and our wider community partners. We listened to businesses in the central area to ensure their voices are heard and their concerns supported.

After the successful launch of our network events in October 2024, we are pleased to invite key Brighton partners, businesses, and members who work closely with the Brighton Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) to join us once again.

Mark Rowley from the Met, and five other Chief Constables warn the government over new plans to abandon prison sentences of less than one year.

Alcohol contribute to fewer crimes in the night-time economy than you might think.

We’re proud that our Field Officer, Nick Strickland, was featured in a recent ITV News Sussex report on the concerning rise in shoplifting and the vital work being done to reduce harm to the business community.

We recently met with local charity Stay Up Late to explore how Brighton’s night-time economy can be more welcoming for people with learning disabilities. From safety concerns to support worker shift patterns, we heard first-hand about the barriers that still exist — and the small, meaningful steps venues can take to change that. Stay Up Late, which began with punk band Heavy Load and now runs the brilliant Gig Buddies project, champions the right for everyone to enjoy a full social life. Here's what we learned, and how we're working together to build a night out for all.

Shoplifting continues to spiral and the problem is bigger than the statistics would indicate