Manchester Business Crime Reduction Partnership

The Manchester Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) helps create a safe and secure environment for businesses, employees, clients, and customers across the city centre.

Working in close partnership with Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Council Licensing, and anti-social behaviour teams, the BCRP reports and responds to business-related crime.

Member Benefits

Tools & Intelligence

  • Secure access to Disc, an online portal (GDPR compliant) sharing data on repeat offenders
  • Connection to StoreNet/NiteNet radio networks, linked directly to the city’s CCTV control room
  • Membership of Manchester’s Civil Exclusion Scheme (sector-specific)
  • Real-time security intelligence updates
  • Notifications of city centre protests and emergency security alerts

Briefings & Networking

  • Monthly intelligence briefings on emerging issues, featuring guest speakers
  • Invitations to city centre security briefings

Training & Compliance

Expert training covering:

  • Crime prevention
  • Anti-terrorism awareness (ACT)
  • Reducing theft and stock loss
  • Combatting credit card fraud
  • Identifying counterfeit currency
  • Conflict management
  • Full training on Disc and data compliance

BCRP Membership

Email rob.dyson@cityco.com