The Ilford BID Security Radio Scheme forms the backbone of the Ilford Business Against Crime (IBAC) partnership and is a key part of our coordinated approach to reducing crime, anti-social behaviour, and repeat offending across Ilford town centre.

Ilford BID is the lead organisation for the Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Ilford, working in close collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, London Borough of Redbridge, local businesses, and partner agencies to improve safety, confidence, and trading conditions.

What the Security Radio Scheme Provides

Membership of the Ilford BID Security Radio Scheme gives businesses direct access to a live, intelligence-led communication network, enabling rapid information sharing and coordinated responses.

Key Features

• Two dedicated BID security operatives deployed in Ilford town centre Monday to Sunday, 11:00am – 6:00pm
• Direct radio communication with: Ilford BID security officers, other businesses within the scheme, Metropolitan Police, BID Officers
• Access to the town centre CCTV suite, supporting incident monitoring and evidence gathering
• A trusted network for reporting and responding to shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, violent or threatening incidents, known offenders operating across multiple premises

DISC - GDPR COMPLIANT INTELLIGENCE SHARING PLATFORM

All scheme members receive access to DISC ( ACCESS ONLY AVAILABLE TO ILFORD BID DISC MEMBERS), a nationally recognised, GDPR compliant data portal used by Business Crime Reduction Partnerships across the UK.

• Upload and view incident reports
• Share images and intelligence lawfully
• Track repeat offenders
• Support police investigations
• Demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation

All radio scheme members are invited to bi-monthly (every 6 weeks) user meetings, providing:

• Crime trend updates
• Intelligence briefings
• Operational feedback
• Direct engagement with the Ilford BID Manager
• Attendance and updates from the Metropolitan Police Inspector

These sessions ensure businesses remain informed, supported, and actively involved in shaping the town centre safety response.

Cost & Membership

£400 per year (plus VAT). Flexible payment options available, including Direct Debit or agreed payment terms (subject to approval).

Membership includes radio access, security coverage support, DISC (ILFORD BUSINESS AGAINST CRIME - ACCESS ONLY AVAILABLE TO DISC MEMBERS) access, meetings, and BID coordination.

Why Join?

• Reduce repeat offending
• Improve response times
• Strengthen police engagement
• Protect staff and customers
• Improve the overall trading environment in Ilford town centre

Sign Up / Request More Information

To discuss joining the scheme, payment options, or to request further information, please contact:

Cyril Bekoe
BID Manager – Ilford BID
cyril@ilfordbid.com
07498 316461