Milton Keynes BID
Crime and Safety
We work closely with Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes City Council and Centre security teams, collaborating in a partnership approach to deter, deflect and disrupt crime in the City Centre.
My Local Bobby Security Team
Our My Local Bobby private security officers Andrew and Sam started in July 2024. Their role is to provide support to our businesses and respond to on-street nuisance, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime issues. These officers will often be the initial responders to these activities, referring cases to Thames Valley Police and assisting businesses with issues.
MyMK Business Against Crime (BAC) Scheme
As a MyMiltonKeynes BID businesses or voluntary member you are eligible to join our Business Against Crime (BAC) scheme. (If you are unsure if you are eligible you can read the section 'am I am a BID business?' here)
You will have free access to our secure GDRP compliant app Alert, which will give you restricted information and intelligence regarding prolific shoplifters, beggars and any unwanted patrons that may attempt to enter your premises and cause disruption.
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You will also be invited to attend monthly security meetings and any business safety training events we organise.
To register on Alert please contact Rob Boiling, via
Business Continuity and Emergency Planning
The MyMiltonKeynes Business Continuity Plan has been developed in partnership with the Milton Keynes Council Emergency Planning team, Thames Valley Police and other supporting organisations. To request your copy please email:
Matthew@mymiltonkeynes.co.uk
Best Bar None Accreditation Scheme
BAC radio membership
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For just £360 per year you can hire one of our handheld radios to improve your daily security and enhance long term resilience against crime. The Radio will allow fast time communication with CCTV, Police, My Local Bobby, Centre Security, other BAC members and works with the Alert system to identify offenders.
As well as allowing businesses to receive restricted intelligence on shoplifters, professional beggars, unwanted patrons, the radio will also serve as a vital tool for Emergency Planning and Business Continuity as, in the event of an emergency, fast-time information is sent via the radio to advise on evacuation, invacuation, active threats and helps ensure the safety of premises and staff.
Join now by downloading and completing our membership application form, returning it to us at info@mymiltonkeynes.co.uk. You must be a BID levy payer or a voluntary member to join the scheme. Voluntary membership information can be found here.
Other resources:
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Radio user manual (coming soon)
Bleed Control Kits
Click here to view a map of which venues have life-saving bleed control kits, supplied by MyMiltonKeynes.
Funding Youth Intervention Projects
The BID is in its 3rd year of supporting Action4Youth’s Breakout anti-knife and gang crime projects and their Inspiration programme, which work with young people in Milton Keynes who are on the cusp of exclusion from school, may already be excluded or have been identified as engaging in crime, knife/gang crime or anti-social behaviour.
Launching in early 2025, the Best Bar None accreditation scheme will promote the responsible management and operation of all evening and night-time venues, accrediting premises that demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, promoting excellence and, in turn, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. If you would like to be included in this accreditation and for further enquiries about this scheme, please contact the MyMiltonKeynes team at: