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LCCI Submits Recommendations for Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029

Recommendations Call for Stronger Police Funding and Business Crime Prevention.

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has 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. 

LCCI’s submission highlights several priority areas that require urgent attention, including:

  • Funding: The government should update the police funding formula to ensure it keeps pace with inflation and accurately reflects population density and policing demand.
  • Fraud: Improved coordination with specialist officers is needed to tackle fraud effectively. Additionally, a promotional campaign should be introduced to help micro firms and SMEs take preventive action against fraud.
  • Retail crime: Local shop owners must receive regular reassurance and support from the police and local authorities to enhance crime intelligence-sharing and security measures.
  • Violence against women and girls: Businesses should be integrated into MOPAC’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. LCCI suggests leveraging business networks to promote safety initiatives like the Ask Angela scheme.
  • Truck crime: There should be a stronger focus on truck crime, including better data collection and collaboration with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS). Secure truck parks should also be prioritised to protect drivers and cargo.
  • MOPAC governance: The business community should have formal representation in MOPAC’s governance structures to enhance collaboration in tackling crime.

LCCI emphasises that business crime is a significant issue affecting London’s economy, workforce, and overall business environment. Rising retail crime, fraud, and threats to business operations must be tackled to ensure that London remains a global commercial hub.

This submission forms a crucial part of the work undertaken by LCCI’s Business Crime Committee, which aims to make London’s business community more resilient to crime and ensure stronger collaboration between businesses and law enforcement.