SAFER CITY
WE ALL WANT A CITY THAT IS NOT ONLY SAFER BUT FEELS SAFER FOR ALL THOSE WHO WORK, STUDY, VISIT AND SHOP THERE.
A SAFE & SECURE CITY WITH THE CPOs
With joint funding from Gloucester City Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gloucester Business Improvement District has enhanced the safety of the city centre by introducing award-winning City Protection Officers (CPOs).
The visible team of CPOs patrol the city centre, 7 days a week. CPOs have been part of the city since the 2017 and their high-visibility and close working with Gloucestershire Police and the PSCOs, enhances the feeling of a safer place in Gloucester. BID members can contact the CPOs directly or by the Gloucester City Safe radios.
Gloucester BID funds the management of the CPOs through Gloucester City Safe. Gloucester City Safe manager, Steve Lindsay, coordinates and provides monthly reports on the activity of the team to partners. All accessible on this website.
NUMBER OF BUSINESSES VISITED IN 2024
WELFARE CHECKS IN 2024
REPORTS OF ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ATTENDED TO IN 2024
CARDS ISSUED IN 2024
Find out more about the CPOs and Gloucester’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership
CITY SAFE SCHEME
Gloucester City Safe is a not for profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership and was set up with initial funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The idea of the scheme is for local businesses involved in the day and night time economies in Gloucester to work together to reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour which affects those businesses, their staff and customers.
The scheme started on 1st May 2014 and the membership has grown significantly as word has spread about the benefits of being part of City Safe. Gloucester BID will be looking to support and extend the benefits of the City Safe scheme.
PURPLE FLAG STATUS
Purple Flag is an accreditation process similar to the Green Flag award for parks and the Blue Flag for beaches. It leads to Purple Flag status for town & city centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night time economy
Gloucester BID is part of the steering group, led by Gloucester City Council, that has succeeded in getting Purple Flag status for Gloucester.
This is due for renewal in 2025 and we will work with others to keep this status for Gloucester, to show that we have a safe and vibrant evening and night time economy.
SHOPKIND
The #ShopKind campaign is backed by the Home Office and supported by major high street retailers as well as the nation’s independent shopkeepers, and the shopworkers union Usdaw.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage positive behaviours in shops, acknowledge the important role of shopworkers and raise awareness about the scale and impact of violence and abuse against shopworkers.
ASK FOR ANGELA
The Ask for Angela scheme is a simple yet powerful concept designed to help individuals, particularly those on a night out, who may find themselves in unsafe or uncomfortable situations. Whether you’re out at a bar, restaurant, or nightclub, if you’re feeling threatened or need assistance, you can approach a staff member and simply ask to speak to “Angela.”
This initiative also empowers individuals to take control of their own safety. Whether you’re with friends or on your own, knowing that you have a trusted and accessible support system if needed can significantly reduce anxiety and increase confidence when going out. It allows people to enjoy their time in Gloucester’s nightlife without fear, knowing that help is readily available should they need i
CPO data in 2025 to date
780 Shops Visited after being called
422 Welfare Checks taken place
192 Cases of Street Dinking reported and dealt with
26 Reports of Rubbish to the City Council
114 Reports of ASB attended to
199 Reports of Street Begging attended to
56 Reports of Shoplifting attended and dealt with
4 Exclusion Cards Issued
CPO data in 2024
7918 Shops Visited after being called
3548 Welfare Checks taken place
4145 Cases of Street Dinking reported and dealt with
235 Reports of Rubbish to the City Council
1210 Reports of ASB attended to
2075 Reports of Street Begging attended to
623 Reports of Shoplifting attended and dealt with
44 Exclusion Cards Issued
CPO data in 2023
10172 Shops Visited after being called
3797 Welfare Checks taken place
4033 Cases of Street Dinking reported and dealt with
345 Reports of Rubbish to the City Council
1152 Reports of ASB attended to
2267 Reports of Street Begging attended to
468 Reports of Shoplifting attended and dealt with
54 Exclusion Cards Issued
CPO Data in 2022
CPO Data in 2021
UPDATES
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City Protection Officers: March 2025 Monthly Review
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continue to make a tangible impact across the community, and the March 2025 report reflects their dedication to safety, visibility, and community engagement. During March, the CPO team responded to: 760 Store Visits – Supporting...
Spring Newsletter – 2025
Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID Collaborate with Police and Partners for Business Crime Awareness Week
Gloucester City is proud to participate in the inaugural National Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) Awareness Week. Commencing on Monday, March 17th, this week-long initiative is designed to spotlight the pivotal role BCRPs play in tackling retail crime and...
