In 2001 retail crime cost traders in England and
Wales £2.4 billion!
The North East Retail Crime Partnership (NERCP)
is administered by our partners at Northumbria
Coalition Against Crime. As board level partners
in the anti crime scheme, we liaise with 56
member stores in the Durham Constabulary area
who are members of NERCP.
In June 2003, a Retail Civil Recovery Scheme
was launched at the Cornmill Shopping Centre,
Darlington where retailers were informed of the
civil law process of reclaiming costs and losses
directly from shop thieves.
This is an excellent
deterrent to offenders and increases the cost of
crime to the thief.
Retail Civil Recovery has since been marketed
throughout the region, with assistance from
solicitors Ward Hadaway.
In June 2004, the first AGM of the North East
Retail Crime Partnership took place at the Gala
Theatre in Durham where a full report of the work
of the partnership and its future developments
was given. The forum reported that shop theft
had reduced by an average of 20% over the
NERCP area. The event was supported by
Government Office for the North East and
presentations were given by successful
partnerships from other parts of the country.
If you are interested in becoming a member of
NERCP or require further information on the
scheme, please contact any of the DAAC
Executive Team or contact Northumbria Coalition
Against Crime (01661 868424).
In 2001 retail
crime cost traders
in England and
Wales £2.4
billion! |
