National Acquisitive Crime Reduction Awards
Recognising Excellence in Crime Prevention
The National Acquisitive Crime Reduction Awards recognise individuals, teams, and projects making a significant impact in tackling acquisitive crime through innovation, collaboration, and dedication.
Nominate nowAward Categories
Most Innovative Acquisitive Crime Reduction Project
Celebrating forward-thinking projects that have successfully tackled acquisitive crime using fresh approaches, innovative tactics, or data-driven strategies.
Exceptional Team
Honouring a team that has demonstrated outstanding dedication, collaboration, and effectiveness in combating acquisitive or cycle crime.
Partnership Project
The Will Davies Partnership Project Award acknowledges a successful collaboration between organisations, agencies, or community groups that has significantly contributed to crime reduction.
Rising Star
Celebrating an emerging professional who has shown exceptional promise, innovation, or leadership in crime prevention early in their career.
Special Achievement
Recognising an individual or organisation that has gone above and beyond in the fight against acquisitive crime, making a lasting impact through their efforts.
Why Enter?
Gain recognition for outstanding work
Shine a spotlight on individuals, teams, and
projects making a real difference in acquisitive crime prevention.
Promote achievements nationally
Use the awards as a platform to showcase innovative
work across the UK, with past winners featured on Crimewatch, The Economist, and the
College of Policing Practice Bank.
Inspire and influence others
Share best practices and innovative approaches that can
shape policing and security nationwide, setting new standards for crime prevention.
How to Enter
Do you know a project, team, or individual deserving of recognition?
Submitting a nomination is simple:
- Review the award categories and select the most relevant one.
- Prepare an overview of why the nominee deserves to win, including key achievements and impact (with data and statistics where possible).
- Submit your nomination using the online form.
Deadline for nominations: Tuesday 31st March 2026
