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FSB calls for recognition of crime against business

26 January 2006

The FSB today welcomed the Home Office’s announcement of a review of crime statistics and demanded that crime against business be recorded separately. This measure would ensure resources are directed at addressing the problem of business crime.

58% of businesses were victims of crime in the past year and crime against firms is estimated to be twice as common as crimes against individuals and households.

The FSB's Home Affairs spokesman David Croucher said:

"We agree with the Home Secretary that crime statistics are currently confusing. We welcome the review and look forward to contributing to it.

"Many of our members feel that crime against business is not taken seriously. This is because crime against business is not a key performance indicator for the police. As a result there is no pressing need for the police to direct resources towards dealing with this vital issue.

"It is high time that crime against business was moved up the priority list of the law enforcement system and this review is the right time to do it. Small firms employ 13 million people and better business crime prevention will ensure that these jobs are safeguarded.”



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