At Croydon BID, we believe that safety is a collective responsibility. The impact of crime on businesses can be overwhelming, but when partners, agencies, and businesses come together, we can effectively tackle the challenges and issues that affect our community daily.

What is the partnership with the Metropolitan Police?

• We have developed a series of town centre operations aimed at providing practical solutions to the business crime challenges faced by our members.
• We also fund two additional officers per week, delivering 32 extra policing hours for the town centre to increase visibility and support crime prevention efforts.
• Our commitment is to deliver impactful results that protect the community and create a safer, more secure environment for everyone.

What issues do the operations target?

Our operations cover a wide range of concerns, including:

• Shoplifting
• Anti-social behaviour
• Street begging
• Drug dealing
• Theft from persons

These operations not only provide support for individual levy-paying businesses, but also work to enhance overall safety throughout Croydon town centre.