In partnership withIt’s In Nottingham BID
Nottingham BID Runs One Joined-Up Network
Businesses in Nottingham used to report incidents and hear nothing back. Now It’s In Nottingham runs radios, body-worn cameras and Alert as one system, shared by businesses, a city centre security team and Nottinghamshire Police. See how your BID can do the same.
“Report Once and It Communicates Out to a Number of Agencies”
Businesses used to report an incident on the BID's platform, then again to the police. Jo Baxter says that cost the police the trust of retailers who spent the time and never heard back.
Now businesses report once in Alert and it reaches the BID, the police and the security team. The police see what businesses see every day, and feed outcomes back the same way.
- Criminal Behaviour Orders shared with businesses, who report when one is broken
- Data used for prosecution and for diversion routes like Open to Recovery
- Resources focused on the people causing the most harm
“We Were Able to Recognise Him Really Quickly”
Chloe's store uses Alert to report theft, empty packaging and repeat offenders. She finds it much easier to use than any platform the store has had before.
She can also see what other local stores have reported. When an offender reported by other shops walked into Hobbycraft, her team knew him straight away.
- Reports ask what the person looks like, what was taken and whether they've been in before
- Offenders reported by nearby stores are visible to everyone
- Repeat offenders recognised before they strike again
The Nottingham Model
Businesses, security and police working from the same picture.
Beforehand it was very disjointed. Now the businesses can see it, everybody can see it, and we are getting some fantastic results from it.
It’s In Nottingham’s joined-up network brings together:
- Levy payer businesses
- City centre security provider
- Nottinghamshire Police
- Open to Recovery
What Your BID Gets from the Nottingham Model
The system It’s In Nottingham runs across the city centre, ready for your district.
One Joined-Up System
Radios, body-worn cameras and Alert work together, so what happens on the street, on camera and in a report ends up in one place.
- Smart radio
- Body cameras
- Alert
A Security Team with the Full Kit
The city centre security provider carries radios and body cameras and has Alert access, so they respond fast and gather evidence the police can use.
- Rapid response
- Evidence capture
Patrols Where the Crime Is
As incidents come in, hotspots show where to send the security team. Nottingham has seen crime fall sharply in the areas they target.
- Hotspot analysis
- Targeted patrols
Report Once, Reach Everyone
One report reaches the BID, the police and the security team. Businesses stop reporting twice, and hear what happened next.
- No duplicate reporting
- Outcomes shared back
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's In Nottingham and what crime prevention solutions do they provide?
It's In Nottingham is the Business Improvement District (BID) representing over 200 businesses in Nottingham city centre. They provide a comprehensive crime prevention ecosystem including the Alert intelligence sharing platform, body-worn cameras for security providers, and integrated radio communication systems. This integrated approach enables businesses to report incidents once and have information reach the BID, police, security providers, and partner agencies simultaneously.
- How does the integrated ecosystem (Alert + cameras + radios) work together?
The ecosystem works through seamless integration of three technologies: Alert allows businesses to report incidents and share intelligence in real-time; body-worn cameras capture high-quality video evidence of incidents; and radios enable immediate voice communication between businesses, security teams, and coordinators. Security providers equipped with all three tools can respond to incidents, gather evidence professionally, and coordinate with police—all while businesses stay informed through Alert notifications.
- What are the benefits for my business of joining the BID's crime prevention network?
Benefits include immediate access to citywide crime intelligence from 200+ businesses, rapid response from security providers equipped with professional evidence-gathering tools, reduced repeat incidents through Criminal Behaviour Order enforcement, elimination of duplicate reporting to multiple agencies, participation in data-driven hotspot analysis that targets resources where most needed, and demonstrable crime reduction in areas with coordinated deployment. You'll also benefit from regular feedback on outcomes and offender management.
- How many businesses are using this system in Nottingham?
Over 200 businesses across Nottingham city centre are active users of the crime prevention ecosystem. This includes retailers, hospitality venues, and other commercial premises. The scale of participation creates a comprehensive intelligence network that benefits all members—the more businesses participating, the more complete the picture of crime patterns and prolific offenders across the city.
- What is a Criminal Behaviour Order and how does Alert help enforce it?
A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) is a court order that prohibits an individual from specific behaviours or locations. When police obtain a CBO, they share the details directly with businesses via Alert, including the person's photo, prohibited behaviours, and geographic restrictions. Businesses become enforcement partners by reporting any violations they observe through Alert. This community-based enforcement means CBOs are actively monitored without requiring dedicated officer deployment, making them far more effective at preventing reoffending.
- How does this demonstrate value to BID levy payers?
The BID demonstrates value through measurable outcomes: crime reduction in targeted hotspot areas, faster incident response times, increased offender identification and prosecution rates, reduction in repeat victimisation, and cost savings from eliminating duplicate reporting. Regular reports to levy payers include statistics on incidents prevented, security provider response times, police actions taken, and feedback from participating businesses. The data-driven approach provides clear evidence of return on investment.
- What role do security providers play in the ecosystem?
Security providers act as a rapid response force equipped with professional tools. They carry radios for immediate communication, body-worn cameras for high-quality evidence capture, and have Alert access for real-time incident awareness. When businesses report incidents via Alert, security can respond within minutes, gather evidence professionally, and coordinate with police. This creates a force multiplier effect—businesses get immediate professional support, evidence quality improves dramatically, and police receive well-documented cases ready for prosecution or intervention.
- How is crime reduction measured and what results has Nottingham achieved?
Crime reduction is measured through hotspot analysis of incident data reported via Alert. The system identifies geographic areas and times with highest incident concentration. Resources (security patrols, police deployment) are then targeted to these hotspots. Before-and-after comparisons show incident frequency changes. Nottingham has achieved dramatic falls in crime in areas where this data-driven deployment strategy has been applied, with measurable reductions in both incident frequency and severity.
- How do I get my business connected to the Nottingham network?
Contact It's In Nottingham BID directly through their website or call their operations team. They'll arrange an onboarding session that includes Alert platform training, introduction to security provider protocols, and guidance on effective incident reporting. You'll receive login credentials, training materials, and ongoing support. The onboarding process typically takes 1-2 hours and your team can start reporting and receiving intelligence immediately. ShopSafe also provides technical support for the Alert platform.
Partnership
It's In Nottingham
BID leading citywide crime prevention with 200+ business members
Nottinghamshire Police
Law enforcement partner accessing BID-provided retail crime intelligence
ShopSafe
Technology platform provider for Alert, body cameras, and integrated solutions
Bring the Nottingham Model to Your District
See the system It's In Nottingham runs, and talk through what it would look like for your levy payers, security team and police.
