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Mitie calls on the public to prevent rise in post-COVID retail crime

Mitie has published a retail crime white paper in partnership with Crimestoppers, identifying the post-lockdown landscape for crime in the sector. Organised crime groups, violence, and terrorism risks are all on the rise. Members of the public are called on to anonymously share any information they may have on retail crime to help protect local businesses and keep shopworkers safe from harm.

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Four steps to overcoming the retail crime epidemic

Recent statistics on retail theft and related crime demonstrate the shocking extent of the problem. According to the British Retail Consortium’s Crime Survey 2024 Report, the cost of theft doubled to £1.8bn during 2022/23 with over 45,000 incidents a day. The toll on retail workers is huge; there’s been a 50% rise in levels of retail violence and abuse.

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Mitie and the University of Cambridge team-up to fight retail crime

Mitie has partnered with University of Cambridge criminologists to undertake cutting-edge research into retail crime to help businesses reduce cases of theft and violence against shopworkers. The partnership is the first of its kind in the UK and is part of Mitie’s commitment to work with public and private sectors organisations to fight crime. With retail crime rising across the UK, the initiative will help keep shopworkers and customers safe.

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Retail and shopping centres

Behind every great retail experience is a powerful facilities engine. Maintain a safe, appealing and cost-effective retail environment, whether you operate shops, supermarkets, shopping centres, forecourts or distribution hubs. Mitie keeps every site safe, high-performing and ready to delight your customers. We’re present on almost every UK high street, keeping things running smoothly with specialised […]

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Crime and Policing Minister unveils new retail crime strategy

Industry leaders gathered at Mitie’s Intelligent Security Operations Centre (ISOC) in Northampton for a Ministerial address to launch the new retail crime strategy ‘Tackling Retail Crime Together’. The Minister appealed for more retailers to support the new strategy which complements the Government’s Safer Streets mission and has been developed collaboratively by partners from the Home Office, retail sector, security industry, policing and academia to shift the dial on retail crime. Initiatives include a new ‘Fusion Cell’ model to identify threats, a clamp down on organised crime and offender management programme.

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Retail and shopping centres

Behind every great retail experience is a powerful facilities engine. Maintain a safe, appealing and cost-effective retail environment, whether you operate shops, supermarkets, shopping centres, forecourts or distribution hubs. Mitie keeps every site safe, high-performing and ready to delight your customers. We’re present on almost every UK high street, keeping things running smoothly with specialised […]

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Shoppers concerned about Covid safety as they return to the shops

Most Brits are still nervous about heading to the high street, with 73% worried about visiting shops and cafés without visible Covid-19 measures in place. More than half (53%) of adults say they will only go into shops with visible Covid measures in place, such as air ventilation, UV technology and increased cleaning regimes. Consumers will spend around half an hour longer in stores and cafes with measures in place.

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Mitie teams up with Crimestoppers to help keep communities safe

Mitie Security has partnered with the charity Crimestoppers to help keep communities safe across the UK by encouraging anonymous crime reporting. The partnership is the first of its kind, with Mitie sharing anonymous data on criminal behaviour to create incident reports to support police investigations. With crime affecting businesses, families and communities in the UK countryside, the initiative will start by focusing on rural crime by creating a dedicated cross-industry Steering Committee.

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Mitie fights pandemic with new thermal imaging service

Mitie Security has launched new fever-screening solutions, using thermal imaging to identify individuals potentially suffering from COVID-19. The solutions are designed to support both businesses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic such as hospitals, and those preparing to return to business post lockdown, such as retailers, venues and buildings with a significant number of employees.