According to the Metropolitan Police, over 450,000 incidents of London-based business crime were reported in 2024. However, with many offences going unreported, the actual total is likely a lot higher. More needs to be done to support London’s business community to become more resilient to crime. LCCI is steadfast in its support of businesses, and in order to address the challenges that crime poses, we formed our Business Crime Group.
The Business Crime Group is here to help you prevent, mitigate, respond to, and report business crime. On the dedicated hub, you’ll find the latest articles and resources to protect your business, as well as our upcoming events and committee news.
The primary objective of the Business Crime Committee is to help London’s business community become more resilient to crime, while ensuring that private and public sector stakeholders take action to tackle business crime across the capital. We regularly run events with industry experts to keep our members up to date with the latest measures to protect their business from attacks. Events include discussions, briefings, and private lunches.
The City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, has announced the full public launch of Report Fraud - a new national service designed to transform how victims and businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland report cyber crime and fraud, and how law enforcement and industry respond.
In the January-February 2026 issue of London Business Matters, Vladimir Jirasek discusses the importance of cyber security.
More than 100 wanted criminals have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police, within the first three months of a pioneering Live Facial Recognition (LFR) pilot in Croydon. For the first time in London, LFR cameras were mounted onto existing structures, such as lamp posts, allowing officers to run deployments without the need for a van.
While crime does occur in London – as it does in any global city – overall crime rates in the capital are falling. Total recorded crime is down 2.4%, and the Mayor of London and city leaders remain committed to doing everything possible to keep London safe for everyone.
This policy paper has been drafted by the Fraud Advisory Panel (the Panel) in response to Lord Hanson’s revised and expanded Fraud Strategy, part of the Government’s plan for the public and business to be better protected from every aspect of the UK’s growing fraud threat.
On 12 February 2025, LCCI formally submitted a set of recommendations to the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of the consultation for the Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029.
We’re keen to hear from members who have concerns regarding, or have been affected by, any aspect of business crime. By sharing your experiences and feedback, you can help shape the Business Crime Committee work programme – if you would like to get in touch, please email us. All emails will be treated with the strictest confidence and will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.
We have formed a Business Crime Committee focused on various types of business crime, including cyber security, fraud, policing issues and supply chain vulnerabilities. The committee is chaired by Amy Green, Insurance Specialist, Specialist Risk Group Limited, and comprises members with experience and expertise in a variety of related disciplines.
LCCI's Business Owners Club supports business leaders and entrepreneurs across all sectors to connect with one another and supports business growth through collaboration, information sharing and peer-to-peer events.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) recognises the essential role that cyber security professionals play in protecting businesses in London from malware. We are proud to represent the sector at LCCI, and have a programme of benefits to help businesses in this field raise their profile and connect with potential clients.
