Many shops and bars regard the Angel Police Team as their own store detectives or security team.

FACT - crime at the Angel has dropped over the last three years since the team increased police visibility

FACT - 95% businesses consulted say they feel much safer knowing the police team are there to respond to them

FACT – last year the team made 246 arrests, over half were for shoplifting and theft FACT - the number of people arrested for shoplifting has doubled

FACT - the team move on beggars from cash machines and rough sleepers from doorways

The team will run exclusive training sessions for businesses in self-defence, your rights stopping people stealing your stock, and safer cycling.