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CANALS
Under Lock and Quay Reducing criminal opportunity by design
Heather Clarke and Chloë Denham
Produced by British Waterways and the London Metropolitan Police and Published 2000. Now available from the library of The Canal and River Trust
CARAVANS AND TRAILERS
LINK: Sold Secure
Sold Secure is a test house operated by the Master Locksmiths Association. Products are awarded Bronze (lowest), Silver and Gold (highest) security standards
LINK: CRiS Operated by HPI
For checking and registering both new and used caravans and motor homes and vehicles
For checking motor homes and other vehicles
LINK: National Caravan Council
The trade body that represents the UK tourer, motorhome, holiday home and park home industries
LINK: CSSG (Caravan Safety and Security Group)
CSSG is a partnership between National Caravan Council and the two major consumer clubs: The Caravan Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club.
LINK: The Caravan Club
LINK: The Camping and Caravanning Club
CARBON COST OF CRIME
Carbon Reduction and Cost Efficiency Saving Model
David Lancaster
Published by ACPO SBD [2010?]
The Carbon Cost of Crime and its Implications
Professor Ken Pease
Published by ACPO SBD 2009
CARD FRAUD
LINK: Financial Fraud Action UK
A site operated by the financial services industry giving information about its co-ordinated activity on fraud prevention
CAR PARKS
See VEHICLE PARKING in U - V
CASH MACHINES / POINTS / DISPENSERS
See AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES in A - B
CEMETERIES
Jewish Burial Grounds: Understanding Values
This PDF report is about understanding the diverse values associated with historic Jewish burial grounds and cemeteries so that they can be sensitively managed and protected.
Published December 2015 by Barker Langham on behalf of Historic England
CERTIFICATION BODIES - UKAS ACCREDITED
LINK: United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services
LINK: BM Trada Certification
LINK: British Board of Agrément (BBA)
LINK: BSI (British Standards Institute )
LINK: Exova Warrington apt (Certisecure)
LINK: LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board)
CHILDREN
See YOUNG PEOPLE in Y - Z
CHURCH BUILDING SECURITY
Checklist for church properties to reduce the risk of an arson attack
A two-page checklist of advice to reduce the risk of arson at chuch properties
Published February 2016 by Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
Published by Home Office June 2013
CCTV Operational Requirements Manual
N Cohen, J Gattuso, K MacLennan-Brown
Published by Home Office Scientific Development Branch 2009
LINK: The Information Commissioner’s Office
For information and guidance on all aspects of data protection, including the use of CCTV
BS 7958:2009 Closed circuit television (CCTV) Management and operation Code of practice
BS 8418:2010 Installation and remote monitoring of detector operated CCTV systems - Code of practice
UK Police Requirements for Digital CCTV Systems
Published by Home Office and ACPO 2006
LINK: CCTV User Group
Membership organisation for all people and organisations involved in public space surveillance CCTV management
CCTV supporting small businesses - a brief on-line guide
Published by Home Office March 2013
The Effects of CCTV on Crime - a summary of a review into the effectiveness of CCTV
Published by the College of Policing October 2013
CODES OF PRACTICE
Hardware for Fire and Escape Doors Issue No.3 Code of Practice:
Published by Door and Hardware Federation and Guild of Architectural Ironmongers 2009
COLLAPSIBLE (CONCERTINA) GATES
See GRILLES (SHUTTERS, COLLAPSIBLE GATES) in S - T
COMPUTERS/INTERNET SAFETY AND SCAMS
Link: HM Government's Cyber Streetwise.com
A comprehensive guide to internet security (Launched Feb 2014)
LINK: How to keep kids safe online
A comprehensive guide for parents and young people dealing with online safety by Tutora.co.uk. The information is presented to you across eight chapters and covers subjects such as Online Gaming Safety, CyberBullying and Social Media Safety.
A very comprehensive website dedicated to debunking email hoaxes, thwarting Internet scammers, combating spam, and educating web users about email and Internet security issues. Hoax-Slayer allows Internet users to check the veracity of common email hoaxes and aims to counteract criminal activity by publishing information about common types of Internet scams. Hoax-Slayer also includes anti-spam tips, computer and email security information, articles about true email forwards, and much more. New articles are added to the Hoax-Slayer website every week
Published 2005 by BRE Global Ltd
Published 2010 by BRE Global Ltd
LINK: The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS)
A grouping of over 170 organisations and individuals from government, industry, law enforcement, academia and charities, including parenting groups whose aim is to work in partnership to keep children and young people safe online
LINK: Internet Watch Foundation
An organisation established in 1996 by the internet industry to provide the UK internet Hotline for the public and IT professionals to report criminal online content
A European network of Awareness Centres promoting safe, responsible use of the Internet and mobile devices to young people. Co-funded by the Safer Internet Programme and the The European Union
LINK: Verizon Online Safety Guidance
Verizon is an American communication technology company. This is a link to their online safety pages
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
A police organisation dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children
Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud reporting centre run by the National Fraud Authority – the government agency that helps to co-ordinate the fight against all types of fraud in the UK. They work with partners in law enforcement - the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, run by the City of London Police - to make sure your fraud reports reach the right place
You can report fraud using their online fraud reporting service day or night This service enables you to both report a fraud and find help and support. They also provide help and advice over the phone through the Action Fraud contact centre on 0300 123 2040.
Reports taken are passed to the police who may contact you for further information. Action Fraud does not investigate the cases and cannot advise you on the progress of a case.
A Guide to Programmes and Resources for Schools & Further Education
Published by Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 2015
Small businesses: What you need to know about cyber security
Published by Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 2015
An installer's guide to Internet Protocol (IP) in the security industry
Published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) 2014
LINK: The Child Online Protection Trust
Internet safety resources for schools, young people and parents
Online privacy guide
Published September 2017
COUNTER TERRORISM
COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
LINK: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
The voice of the cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry in the UK. Their members vary from small and medium-sized companies to large multi-nationals and include manufacturers, raw material suppliers and service providers. The site includes information about counterfeit products
CRIME - NATIONAL
Link: National Crime Agency (NCA)
The UK's crime-fighting agency with national and international reach
CRIME ANALYSIS
Assessing the Impact of Residential Design on Crime: A Guide to Conducting Case Studies
2012 Dr. Rachel Armitage Huddersfield University
CRIME DETECTION
An independent charity helping to find criminals and help solve crimes. Call 0800 555 111 to pass on information about crime anonymously
CRIME MAPS - For the general public
Local crime and policing website for England and Wales
CRIME OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity Makes the Thief - Practical theory for crime prevention
Marcus Felson, Ronald V. Clarke
Published by The Home Office 1998
Opportunity/security as a driver of crime
This short paper makes the case for why opportunity is one of the key drivers of crime. It looks at the theory that opportunity and security are linked to crime and explores relevant research evidence
Published by The Home Office January 2015
CRIME OPPORTUNITY PROFILING
Crime Opportunity Profiling of Streets (COPS) whole report
Calvin Beckford, Petra Reijnhoudt, Paul van Soomeren, Armando Jongejan, Joachim Jager, Joan Oxley
Crime Opportunity Profiling of Streets (COPS) an excerpt
Calvin Beckford with Steve Kong, Mark Whitworth and Neil Henson
CRIME PREVENTION
Cutting Crime – A New Partnership 2008-11
Published by the Home Office 2007 - Now archived
Published by HMIC 2012 ISBN: 978-1-84987-999-6
A study of how police officers prevent crime in the field
Guidelines for minimum security for domestic property
Published by Master Locksmiths Association 2010
This document is designed to help MLA members, Insurers and the Police Crime Reduction Officers
Home Security – The Complete Handbook
Calvin Beckford and Heather Alston
Published by New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd 2005
This organisation comprises insurers, brokers, and surveyors and is a scheme for the advancement of risk management within the fire and security sectors.
A wide variety of documents can be downloaded free after you have registered
A police certification scheme operated by Perpetuity Group
LINK: European Crime Prevention Network
Set up in 2001 this organisation promotes crime prevention activity in EU Member States and provides a means through which good practice in preventing crime can be shared
LINK: Centre for Crime Prevention
The Centre for Crime Prevention is a campaign for an evidence-based approach to sentencing and policing
An inspection into crime prevention, police attendance and the use of police time
Published by HMIC September 2014
A website operated by serving Texas police officer, Chris Guerra, AKA, “The Crime Prevention Guy”. Lots of video advice
CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED)
See DESIGNING OUT CRIME below
CRIME REPORTING - Mobile App
Self Evident is an app that enables you to report crime to the police. It’s available to download for free from Android and iTunes app stores
An introduction to the app and its uses is available at www.witnessconfident.org
There’s also a full Q&A on the app and service
Click here to link to a You Tube video
CRIMESTOPPERS
An independent charity helping to find criminals and help solve crimes.
This organisation runs the anonymous 0800 555 111 phone number that you can call to pass on information about crime. Alternatively people can pass us information anonymously via their website, using their Giving Information Form.
Callers don't have to give their name or any personal information and calls cannot be traced. This means you won't need to appear in court or give a statement to the police.
CRIME SURVEYS
LINK: National Crime Council of the Republic of Ireland
Ceased operations on 14 October 2008
LINK: Central Statistics Office Ireland [Republic of Ireland]
Crime and Justice
Published by Northern Ireland Office
Published by the Home Office 2010 and amended January 2011
2009/10 Scottish Crime and Justice Survey Main Findings
Published by Scottish Government Social Research 2010
Crime in England and Wales 2010/11 Findings from the British Crime Survey and police recorded crime (First Edition)
Published by the Home Office July 2011
The Invisible Crime: A Business Crime Survey
A report published by the British Chambers of Commerce 2008
Perceptions of crime, engagement with the police, authorities dealing with antisocial behaviour and Community Payback: Findings from the 2010/11 British Crime Survey
Published by the Home Office 2011
Crime in England and Wales: Year ending June 2012
Published by Office for National Statistics 18 October 2012
Crime Statistics, Focus on Property Crime, 2011/12
Published by Office for National Statistics 9 May 2013
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending March 2013
Published by Office for National Statistics 18 July 2013
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending September 2013
Published by Office for National Statistics 23 January 2014
Crime Against Businesses: Headline findings from the 2013 Commercial Victimisation Survey
Published by Home Office 27 February 2014
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending December 2013
Published by Office for National Statistics 24 April 2014
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending March 2014
Published by Office for National Statistics 17 July 2014
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending June 2014
Published by Office for National Statistics 16 October 2014
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending September 2014
Published by Office for National Statistics 2 January 2015
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending December 2014
Published by Office for National Statistics 23 April 2015
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending March 2015
Published by Office for National Statistics 16 July 2015
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending June 2015
Published by Office for National Statistics 15 October 2015
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending September 2015
Published by Office for National Statistics 21 January 2016
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending December 2015
Published by Office for National Statistics 21 April 2016
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending March 2016
Published by Office for National Statistics 21 July 2016
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending June 2016
Published by Office for National Statistics 20 October 2016
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending September 2016
Published by Office for National Statistics 19 January 2016
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending December 2016
Published by Office for National Statistics 27 April 2017
Crime in England and Wales, Year Ending September 2017
Published by Office for National Statistics 25th January 2018
CRIMINAL INJURY
LINK: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
A government organisation that pays compensation to people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime
