UK’s Safest Cyber Spaces: Areas with the Lowest Cybercrime Rates Revealed
In 2023, there were over 41,000 cybercrime cases across the UK, including phishing, distributing malware, and hacking. But which areas had the lowest number of cybercrime...
Police forces work together in brand new operation to tackle uninsured...
Police forces from Wales to London work together in brand new operation to tackle uninsured driving
Five police forces have worked in collaboration today (11...
MOTORISTS AT GROWING RISK OF NUMBER PLATE CLONING, EXPERT WARNS
FEARS ULEZ ZONES ARE LEADING TO SPREAD OF CASES
MOTORISTS are at growing risk of falling victim to number plate cloning, an expert has warned.
Paul...
Operation Henhouse: over 400 arrests and £19m seized in national campaign...
Over 400 people have been arrested in a crackdown on fraud coordinated by the National Economic Crime Centre and City of London Police.
The activity,...
From handbag digital passports to spelling mistakes on logos – expert...
Data shows 37% of young people bought fake designer goods in 2022 (1)
In 2019, the value of the global counterfeit goods market...
Rising Synthetic Opioids Abuse Causes Deaths
The rising use of synthetic opioids has been an increasing cause of concern for medical practitioners in recent years. These synthetic drugs, called nitazenes,...
Two men have been jailed in connection with the murder of...
MURDER TRIAL UPDATE | Two men have been jailed in connection with the murder of Ashley Sarsero.
James Alan Smith (pictured left), aged 35, was...
Five jailed for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin –...
Five people have been jailed for their part in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine into Aberystwyth – despite no illegal substances being...
New advice to tackle cyber threats in UK ‘smart cities’
Local authorities across the country will now be able to access new advice on how to stay safe from cyber threats, including practical guidance...
Woman sentenced after serious Swansea city centre assault
25-year-old Emily Williams, from Kidwelly, has been given a five-year prison sentence after a serious assault in Swansea city centre.
The assault took place in...
Former senior social worker jailed for sexual assault against a child
A former senior social worker who attempted to arrange to meet children for sex, and admitted enjoying ‘caressing’ a young girl has been jailed...
Facing a £5,000 Fine for Picking a Flower? The Shocking Truth...
As the UK awakens to the vibrant hues of spring, the emergence of daffodils across our landscapes brings a sense of renewal and joy....
It’s time! The Gŵyl CRIME CYMRU Festival is back and its...
From April 17-19 and 22-24, 2024, Wales's only dedicated crime fiction festival is returning for its fourth year of murder, mystery and mayhem, fully online and absolutely FREE. So,start booking your tickets now at www.GwylCrimeCymruFestival.co.uk.
The Mugshots...
The social media scam that is targeting motorists in the UK
Dominic Watt, a motoring expert at First Vehicle Leasing, wants to warn Brits of the ongoing social media scams, tricking victims into thinking they’re eligible...
MAJOR NEW REPORT REVEALS METAL THEFT COSTING UK ECONOMY HALF A...
NEW REPORT REVEALS METAL THEFT COSTING UK ECONOMY HALF A BILLION POUNDS A YEAR
KEY STATS:
*Metal theft now costs the UK economy half a billion...
Police Appeal for Information After Thefts in Carmarthen
APPEAL | Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a spate of thefts in the Carmarthen town and Johnstown areas.
Two cars, tools from a parked van, and...
The Rising Tide of Scam Calls in Wales
In recent years, Wales has seen a worrying increase in scam phone calls, a trend mirroring the broader UK landscape but with its unique...
Operation Venetic: NCA appeals for help tracing wanted man
National Crime Agency investigators have launched an appeal to help trace a man wanted as part of a drugs investigation.
David McAlpine, 31, is from...
Appeal for Patricia reported missing in Glanamman
ave you seen Patricia, reported as missing from her home in the Glanamman area.
Patricia is 81-years-old and described as about 5ft 3inches tall with...
Fifth of convicted drivers have been driving a year or less
As Christmas Build-Up Warns of Surge in Drink Driving Offences
New data shows 17% of convicted drivers have held a licence for just 12 months...
Welsh charities urged to safeguard donations during fraud awareness week
With Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27th November and 1st December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is...
Tackling crime means parents teaching kids the difference between right and...
Children need to be taught in the home the difference between right and wrong if persistently high levels of crime and anti-social behaviour are...
Bullying or banter? It’s time to speak up and ‘make a...
Over 1 in four teachers say that face-to-face banter in schools is a serious problem in their schools, yet 84% receive no training...
Vehicle scams soaring – how to avoid losing thousands
Drivers have been urged to stay vigilant when buying cars online as scam victims are losing almost £1000 on average.*
Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have warned drivers...
Black Friday Scam Warning: The 10 Most Common Scams and How...
Black Friday/Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping events in the calendar worldwide, and with a rise in online shoppers hunting for a...
Youth worker posed as a teenage girl to abuse boys online
A former children’s holiday camp manager who groomed more than 70 teenage boys online by pretending to be a 16-year-old girl has been jailed.
A...
PROTECT YOUR CAR AGAINST OPPORTUNISTIC THIEVES THIS WINTER
Tracker warns of the rising risk of theft as temperatures fall
With the weather across the UK having switched quickly and dramatically from mid-summer to...
New NCA podcast released which unearths the murky world of serious...
'UNDERWORLD: Behind the Scenes of the NCA' is a new podcast series launched to lift the lid on some of the most notorious crimes...
Operation Venetic: ‘Teflon’ drugs boss with £250k watch is jailed for...
A drugs boss who had a £250,000 watch has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a National Crime Agency investigation.
Craig McKenzie, 41,...
63 people arrested and drugs worth over £3.15 million seized across...
Police forces across Britain took part in a County Lines Intensification Week.
County Lines is the name given to drug dealing where organised criminal groups...
Two Charged in Connection to Stradey Park Hotel Protest
STRADEY PARK HOTEL | Two men have now been charged in connection to the disorder at the Stradey Park Hotel over the past week.
An...
Six more arrests linked to protest at Stradey Park Hotel
Six more people have been arrested this week for activity linked to the protest at the Stradey Park Hotel in Furnace, Llanelli.
There was a...
Six arrests in connection with protests at the Stradey Park Hotel
Six arrests were made over the weekend of Saturday 30 September to Sunday 1 October 2023 following a series of concerning incidents at the...
Irish Travellers receive compensation after Conservative Club refuses to hold their...
A father and daughter have received compensation in settlement of their claim for race discrimination and harassment after a Conservative Club in Cardiff refused...
The most burgled cities in the UK, revealed
A break-in every 116 seconds: Insurance expert urges Brits to secure their home before the bank holiday weekend
New research reveals there was a...
How predatory parking wardens exploit UK drivers…
The team at International Drivers Association has exclusively interviewed ex traffic warden Michael Towey, to find out traffic wardens strategies and evade their traps.
Michael...
UNSOLICITED PENSION TRANSFER APPROACHES INCREASE IN Q2
helpandadvice.co.uk publishes latest analysis from its Pension Scam Assessment completed by over 1685 people
- See the full results and analysis from 2023 and 2022 https://helpandadvice.co.uk/pension-scam-assessments-results/
24 July...
Protect homes this summer – Residential burglary hotspots revealed
Homeowners have been told to protect their homes this summer as new data reveals the locations where residential burglaries are the highest, with a...
Taylor Swift fans in Cardiff warned with tips to avoid ticket...
Desire, anticipation and disappointment; any time tickets for a Taylor Swift’s era’s tour go on sale there is pandemonium, with millions of fans missing...
The UK’s costliest scams revealed: The average romance scam victim loses...
Research published today by claims management business Refundee reveals the lengths to which scammers will go as they seek to exploit victims across the...
European Pickpocketing Index: Top Tourist Destinations to Watch Out For
Holidaying Brits have been told in which of the top ten most visited European countries they are most likely to be pickpocketed.
Travel insurance comparison...
Farm crime surging and cost of living pose threat to livelihoods
As farmers battle the cost-of-living crisis amidst a rising tide of rural crime, protection of farm property and equipment has never been more urgent.
£40.5m...
Expert warns Brits of five red flags for fake festival and...
A personal finance expert is advising Brits on how they can protect themselves from purchasing fake concert or festival tickets online. The comments have been...
New police data shows 57,000 Brits driving illegally
Drivers avoiding car admin as thousands risk fines of up to £27 million, new research by Wagonex reveals
· Exclusive FOI data to police forces reveals drivers...
Research published today reveals that romance scams are the UK’s most...
Broken Hearts Break the Bank
Research published today by claims management business Refundee reveals the lengths to which scammers will go as they seek to...
Two people prosecuted for unnecessary suffering of livestock
A mother and son have been prosecuted for the unnecessary suffering of livestock on their farm.
Eirlys Thomas and Dewi Aeron Thomas of Cildywyll, Llanddowror,...
Youth worker devised fantasy world to abuse teenage boys online
A former children's holiday camp manager who groomed more than 70 teenage boys online by pretending to be a 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty.
The...
Motoring offences – drivers need to keep up to speed on...
Police caught Danish retail tycoon Anders Holch Povlsen, the so-called 'ASOS billionaire' speeding in the Highlands and fined him £100. According to reports, the...
Expert warns of ‘grandparent scam’ and others targeting the elderly in...
Elder fraud is where fraudsters target your parents, grandparents and those from the elderly community. Fraudsters often take advantage of those who aren’t tech-savvy,...
Caerphilly men arrested in NCA immigration operation
Two men have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation linked to organised immigration crime.
The pair, aged 39 and 40, were...
