The Gold Standard for Business Crime Partnerships
National Standards Accreditation
The National Standards Accreditation is the benchmark of excellence for Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs) across the UK.
Achieving accreditation demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and effectiveness, giving businesses, police, and local authorities confidence that your partnership operates to the highest national standards.
The National Standards Accreditation
Raising the Bar for Safer Communities
Accreditation isn’t just a certificate, it’s a mark of trust and quality.
It recognises partnerships that operate lawfully, share information responsibly, and deliver meaningful impact in reducing business crime and anti-social behaviour.
Accredited BCRPs give assurance that they:
Operate legally and ethically, with robust governance
Share data securely and in line with national legislation
Deliver measurable benefits for businesses, staff, and communities
Represent best practice and value for money
Are worthy of investment and partnership confidence
What’s Involved
To achieve the National Standard, BCRPs must evidence how their work meets five essential criteria:
Proving Excellence in Five Key Areas
Governance
Clear leadership, accountability, and compliance structures
Benefits, Aims, Objectives
Demonstrating measurable outcomes for members and communities
Communications
Transparent and consistent engagement with partners
Systems & Protocols
Secure, effective operational processes
Data Integrity
Legal, ethical, and accurate information management
Each element must show the breadth of BCRP activity - from real-time intelligence sharing and local analysis to proactive community engagement
National Impact
Accredited BCRPs play a vital role in tackling both local and national safety priorities.
Through collaborative projects and shared intelligence, they help protect thousands of businesses, prevent crime, and support vulnerable people, ensuring every town and city benefits from a united approach to safety.
Accredited by the Experts
The National Association of Business Crime Partnerships (NABCP) is proud to be one of only two organisations authorised to assess and award the BCRP National Standards Accreditation.
Our team of experienced assessors ensures that every accredited partnership meets the standards set by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC).
More information can be found on the National Business Crime Centre Website BCRP National Standards
Ready to Start Your Accreditation Journey?
If your partnership is ready to demonstrate excellence and gain national recognition, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.