CHELMSFORD BUSINESS CRIME REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP
BETTER CONNECTED.
BETTER INFORMED.
Join the BCRP to share intelligence and stay connected with other businesses, Chelmsford City Council and Essex Police.
Joining takes one email.
Results since launch
Launched in March 2026. Already working across Chelmsford.
HOW IT WORKS &
WHO’S BEHIND IT
The BCRP brings Chelmsford businesses together with Essex Police, Chelmsford City Council, local security teams and Chelmsford For You. Everyone can share information faster to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
Instead of reporting things alone, businesses now share one picture of what's happening.
Who's involved: Chelmsford businesses · Essex Police · Chelmsford City Council · local security teams
Our role
Chelmsford For You brings businesses, police, council and security teams together, and runs workshops and round tables where they can share information and discuss the issues affecting local businesses.
It coordinates the partnership, helps businesses join and provides ongoing support to Chelmsford BID members.
TOOLS YOU CAN USE
Townlink and the Alert app work alongside each other to help businesses report incidents and share information in real time.
Townlink radio system
Use a Hytera P50 two-way radio to contact other Townlink users and the Council’s CCTV Control Room in real time. The service costs £30 +VAT per month and is available to all city centre businesses.
The Alert app, by ShopSafe
Report incidents quickly, get live alerts, check offender awareness profiles and share intelligence with other members.
Crime Prevention Toolkit
Free guidance from Secured by Design on physical security, store layout, reporting, staff awareness and managing offenders.
MORE SUPPORT ACROSS CHELMSFORD
Women’s Safety Charter
Businesses can sign up to the Women’s Safety Charter to become a Safe Space for women, with training and practical support to help staff respond when someone feels unsafe.
Safer Nights Out
Explore the safety initiatives in place across Chelmsford city centre, including support from Night Marshals, local venues and other partners to help keep you safe during a night out.
Anti-social behaviour
Report anti-social behaviour directly to Chelmsford City Council and help tackle issues affecting the city centre.
Rough sleeping support
Find support, advice and ways to report concerns about someone who may be sleeping rough through CHESS Homeless.
JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP
HENRY BARNES
BUSINESS CRIME LIAISON · CHELMSFORD FOR YOU
Henry is your contact for joining and any questions.
Joining takes one email.
It's already filled in. Just add your business name and phone number.
Opens a pre-filled email to Henry at CFY.