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Crime statistics are very difficult to collect. Most police forces do not specifically record crime against places of worship.
However, what is clear is that crime against churches continues to be a problem, but there is plenty we can do to help reduce it.
Below are some figures, although not too recent, may be useful.
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Welcome to National Churchwatch |
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National Churchwatch provides FREE crime reduction seminars for churches in the UK.
From September 2010 National Churchwatch is offering new fully updated seminars for churches and churchworkers.
These seminars contain the very latest crime reduction advice and updated personal safety advice.
Seminar One : SECURITY TECHNIQUES FOR CHURCHES - A step by step guideIncluding : Opening your church for your community (safely), Reducing the risk of crime, tackling metal theft, building a layered defence
Seminar Two : PERSONAL SAFETY ESSENTIALS FOR CHURCHESIncluding : Assessing the risk, preparing your churchworkers, managing conflict, self rescue techniques, lone workingThese seminars last 2 hours and are specifically designed to encourage churches to open for their communities in a safe and senisble way.
Shortened versions of these seminars are available on request for PCC meetings and the like. Day seminars are available for Diocesan CME training dept's and larger churches. Visit our seminar page for more details. ALL SEMINARS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.
National Church watch is in association with Ecclesiastical Insurance
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Crime Figures