Retail crime continues to affect businesses of every size, impacting not only financial losses but also the safety and wellbeing of staff and customers. To help address this growing challenge, we’ve launched a new Retail Crime module as part of our free Neighbourhood Safety Training programme.
Designed for local businesses, independent retailers, larger organisations, shop workers and anyone interested in creating safer public spaces, the new module provides practical advice and tools to help participants recognise risks, prevent incidents, and respond with confidence. It encourages a proactive approach to community safety, empowering businesses to play an active role in protecting both people and places.
The Retail Crime module joins a growing suite of free online training courses covering Antisocial Behaviour, Harassment and Safety in Public Spaces. Together, these modules support individuals and organisations to better understand community safety issues and develop the knowledge and confidence to make a positive difference.
With additional training topics already in development, we are continuing to expand our offer to meet emerging community safety challenges and ensure that everyone has access to practical, accessible learning.
The training is completely free and open to everyone, with particular relevance for businesses, shop workers, community organisations, and members of the public. Whether you run an independent shop, manage a national retailer or simply want to help create safer neighbourhoods, these courses provide valuable skills that can be put into practice immediately.
Visit ourwatch.org.uk/training to access the free Neighbourhood Safety Training programme and start learning today.