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The safety and well-being of your business, your staff, and all those that use Croydon town centre is our number one priority at Croydon BID.
At Croydon BID, we are committed to putting your safety first.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in the town centre has always been high on our agenda but, in our experience and that of our members, the multitude of security issues currently facing the area has reached an unprecedented level.
Working with our partners including the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), British Transport Police (BTP), Croydon Council and other key agencies, we are committed to delivering projects and initiatives that aim to meet these challenges head on, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour while improving the feeling of safety for all those that live, work and visit our town centre.
Key initiatives include:
The Croydon BID Radio Link connects users across Croydon town centre with the Metropolitan Police, Street Rangers, and local authorities, bolstering safety for businesses and the local business community.
The CBCP leads crime reduction initiatives in Croydon town centre, fostering a safer environment through collaboration among 250 active businesses, the Metropolitan Police, and other agencies.
The Croydon BID Street Rangers provide over 160 weekly hours of uniformed patrolling, increased visibility, and reassurance to make Croydon town centre a safer and more welcoming environment.
In partnership with the Croydon Metropolitan Police Service, we combat business crime, including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, through targeted operations and funding additional officers.
Business Support for Addressing Homelessness
Developed by Croydon Business Improvement District (BID), this pack offers businesses the support and resources for addressing homelessness and antisocial behaviour (ASB) in Croydon town centre.
In partnership with Croydon Council and local outreach services, we provide guidance on linking individuals to support services, along with tools like the Business Anti-Social Behaviour Referral Log for documenting and reporting incidents.
AED Locations in Croydon Town Centre
This documents provides information relevant to the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Croydon Town Centre.
AEDs can be crucial in saving the lives of individuals experiencing cardiac arrest by providing timely intervention. AEDs are easy to use, portable, with clear step-by-step instructions enabling use in emergency.
Publicly Accessible Trauma (PAcT) First Aid Kits in Croydon town centre
This pack has been created to help businesses understand the purpose of Publicly Accessible Trauma (PAcT) First Aid Kits, where they’re located in Croydon town centre, and how to access and use them in an emergency.
Led by Croydon-based charity JFJ Foundation, and delivered in partnership with Croydon Town Centre Metropolitan Police Service, Croydon Business Improvement District (BID), and Croydon Council, the initiative has introduced 20 PAcT Kits across the town centre.
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hours of safety patrols delivered by our Street Ranger team in 2024-2025, ensuring our streets are safe and secure for all
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value of stock loss recovered by our Street Rangers in 2024-2025, as we work with businesses to identify and engage with prolific shoplifters
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Radio Link handsets in circulation enhancing communication and collaboration across Croydon town centre
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hours of additional police patrols funded by Croydon BID in 2024-2025, to increase presence and visibility across Croydon town centre
In representing the business community, Croydon BID has demonstrated its ability to problem-solve, delivering innovative solutions to meet the challenges we deal with day in, day out. The task at hand is not easy but we are confident in the knowledge, skills and expertise of Croydon BID and their partners to resolve some of the challenging issues we currently face and in turn create a safe and secure environment, night and day.