Crime
Crime remains a significant concern for the UK jewellery trade, with retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers facing risks from theft, fraud, and organised criminal activity. Staying informed about crime trends, prevention strategies, and security innovations is essential for protecting staff, stock, and premises. Jewellery Focus covers crime-related news and insights, including high-profile incidents, police initiatives, and practical advice for trade professionals on mitigating risks and strengthening business resilience.
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Apr- 2019 -12 AprilCrime
Seven arrested over robbery at Bournemouth jewellers
Dorset Police has arrested seven people in relation to a reported armed robbery at a jewellers in Bournemouth. At around 12pm on Thursday 14 March 2019 Dorset Police received a report of a robbery at Franses Jewellers in Westover Road involving a number of men on two mopeds and a…
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Nov- 2018 -23 NovemberEvents
TH March to highlight ‘importance of jewellery insurance’ on BBC Radio 4
TH March’s CEO Neil McFarlane will be interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s flagship weekend programme, Moneybox Live, on the importance of properly arranged personal jewellery insurance. Broadcaster Paul Lewis plans to talk to McFarlane on 24 November about how best to insure personal jewellery and other precious possessions in the…
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Oct- 2018 -25 OctoberCrime
Robbers who stole £500k worth of jewellery jailed
Two men who carried out a £500,000 armed jewellery robbery at the Mappin and Webb boutique at Gleneagles Hotel have been jailed. At the High Court in Edinburgh Richard Fleming, 42, and Liam Richardson, 30, were sentenced to 18 years and 11 years and four months respectively. The pair were…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Jewellery crime and how to deal with it
Casings Statistics confirm that the vast majority of all crimes committed against jewellery businesses are preceded by the criminals’ casing of the targeted business and its operations. Learn to detect when individuals may be casing your business, and take steps to show the would-be criminals that your business is an…
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Mar- 2018 -19 MarchCrime
Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid
A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches of Switzerland jewellery store on London’s Regent Street. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 14:09 on 18 March 2018, following reports of a smash-and-grab raid at a jewellers by a group of…
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8 MarchCrime
Violent crime against retail staff doubles
There has been in ‘concerning spike’ in the number of violent incidents against retail staff, according to a survey by British Retail Consortium (BRC). The trade body’s Retail Crime Survey found the rate of incidents of violence with injury has doubled since the previous year to six per 1,000 members…
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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryCrime
Thieves attempt ram-raid robbery on Rolex store in Leeds
Would-be thieves attempted to rob a Rolex in Leeds city centre by ramming a car into the shop window, but were left empty-handed. West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for information the incident at the Rolex at Prestons store in Commercial Street. The offenders, who were wearing balaclavas, arrived at…
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Nov- 2017 -20 NovemberCrime
Crime specialist warns retailers of ‘dark side of Black Friday’
British retailers have been told to be wary of the “dark side of Black Friday”, as the authorities ramp up efforts to bring counterfeiters to justice. Serious and corporate crime defence specialists Rahman Ravelli, has warned traders that they could be the biggest victims of the growing counterfeiting problem over…
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Oct- 2017 -18 OctoberCrime
Stonehawk launches smash-and-grab defence training with Hatton Garden jeweller
StoneHawk has completed its inaugural smash-and-grab training session following its launch last month. The security training company which is specifically tailored to the jewellery, watch, pawnbroking, Asian gold and high end retail sectors, was established by Simon Wilson, who has previously served with the Metropolitan Police. The smash-and-grab training is…
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11 OctoberCrime
Bank of England launches new Banknote Checking Scheme
The Bank of England’s new Banknote Checking Scheme was launched on 10 October. The Scheme is aimed at cash-handling businesses and promotes banknote checking at point of sale through targeted training. Its aim is to reduce the number of counterfeit notes being accepted and to reduce losses to businesses. Any…
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