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Crimestoppers reaches 100,000 arrests

Anonymous information passed to crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers has led to 100,000 criminals being arrested and charged following the arrest of a man this week by Durham police for burglary. This milestone was reached 22 years after the charity was formed in 1988.  [25 June 2010]

Crimestoppers reaches 100,000 arrests


Most wanted armed robber arrested

UK crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, can confirm that one of the most wanted men under Operation Captura, Anthony Craggs, was arrested by Dutch police in the Netherlands on Friday 23 April 2010.

Operation Captura arrests

Young people to become Fearless in fighting crime

Young people in the UK are being urged to be fearless in the fight against crime as crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers launches its new service for young people. [April 2010]

Fearless is the new youth brand that introduces young people to the service provided by Crimestoppers.

Young people to become Fearless in fighting crime


Ricky Hatton joins the fight against crime

Ricky Hatton has joined up with Crimestoppers to encourage people in Greater Manchester to rid their community of crime by passing on information to Crimestoppers anonymously.

Hot stuff?

Founder and Director of the Design Against Crime Research Centre, Lorraine Gamman and Adam Thorpe, Creative Director of the Centre, tell Crimestoppers how burglars' habits are changing as well as how design can help to prevent and deter crime.


First arrest under Operation Return

UK crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, can confirm that one of the most wanted men under Operation Return, James Muldoon, was arrested this afternoon at a house in the city Amstelveen in the Netherlands. [April 2010]

First 
arrest under Operation Return


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