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A purpose-driven team of experts dedicated to improving justice, policing and public safety.
We’re hiring a Senior Communications & External Affairs Officer!

This is a great step up for someone ready to lead on strategic communications in a purpose-driven, expert-led organisation.

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We're hiring a Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer
We're looking for a dynamic Senior Communications and External Affairs Officer to play a central role in shaping how we communicate our work, grow our impact, and support high-profile clients.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Communities want neighbourhood police who are visible and engage directly with local residents. This sounds straightforward, but our research reveals barriers to delivery.
September 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We are very pleased that our joint evaluation of video first response (VFR) to non-emergency domestic abuse calls with the College of Policing has been published.

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Evaluation of video first response to non-emergency domestic abuse calls for service | College of Policing
The summary report of the evaluation of video first response to non-emergency domestic abuse calls.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Crest Insights has published a new report, commissioned by @iconeighbours.bsky.social on why neighbourhoods must be at the heart of crime policy — both as spaces where crime is experienced and as sites of potential solutions.

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Why place matters: neighbourhood effects on crime and anti-social behaviour
Crest was commissioned by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (ICON) to explore how neighbourhood-level approaches can be better harnessed to reduce crime, and in particular, to tackle anti-s...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
To mark the Youth Justice Board's Child First Day today, our new blog by our Senior Strategy and Insight Manager Jess Hull explores key insights from Crest’s recent research on how the Child First framework is applied in youth justice services.

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Listening to Children: how we researched the Child First framework
Consulting perspectivesJess Hull, Senior Strategy & Insight ManagerWednesday 20 August 2025To mark the YJB’s Child First Day (20th August), we’re sharing some key insights from Crest’s recent research...
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August 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
New report out today: A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime – a collaboration between Crest Advisory and The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

Read the full paper here: institute.global/insights/pub...
A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime
A New International Approach to Beating Serious and Organised Crime
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August 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
How can the Crown Prosecution Service better support victims of crime?

Crest Analyst Helena Procopis reflects on our work helping the CPS deliver more timely, empathetic and effective support through the Victim Transformation Programme.

🧵Read more: www.crestadvisory.com/blog/helping...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
In our latest blog, Police Now neighbourhood officer Carys reflects on her time at Crest and the government’s new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

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Neighbourhood Policing: Reflections from the frontline
Crest Advisory is proud to be a partner of Police Now, hosting officers on month-long secondments. Working on consulting and think tank projects gives Police Now officers the opportunity to gain a bro...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This week the Office for National Statistics published the crime statistics for the year ending March 2025. What key changes to crime do they show and what do they mean for policing?

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Latest crime stats show shoplifting at 20 year high
The latest crime figures were published by the ONS yesterday. Below are Crest’s four takeaways
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July 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On 10 July we hosted a webinar with the the Youth Justice Board to discuss our new report on applying the Child First framework across youth justice services in England and Wales. Thank you to everyone who joined.

If you missed it, you can watch the webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rguu...
Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services’ webinar - YJB & Crest Advisory
YouTube video by youthjusticeboard
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July 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Yesterday marked the publication of Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts in England and Wales, led by Sir Brian Leveson.

Read out new blog here: www.crestadvisory.com/post/leveson...
Leveson courts review: turning ambition into action
Yesterday marked the publication of Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts in England and Wales, led by Sir Brian Leveson.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
⏰Last chance to register!

Join us and the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales today to explore how the Child First framework is being applied in youth justice services and how the YJB can support youth justice services.

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Applying the Child First Framework in youth justice services
Overview of Crest Advisory’s new research on how youth justice services are operationalising the Child First Framework in practice.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
To read our recent report on the application of the Child First framework in youth justice services follow this link: www.crestadvisory.com/post/applyin...
Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services
Consulting ReportThursday 26 JuneThe Youth Justice Board (YJB) for England and Wales has identified the Child First framework as the guiding principle for youth justice. It is an evidence-based framew...
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July 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This summer marks the fifth year Crest Advisory has taken part in City University’s Micro-Placement Programme. Read our new blog in which Ralina and Hansen reflect on their placement at Crest: www.crestadvisory.com/post/micro-p...
Micro-Placement students Ralina and Hansen reflect on their time at Crest
This summer marks the fifth year Crest Advisory has taken part in City University’s Micro-Placement Programme. The scheme gives students a chance to explore different industries and career paths, ofte...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We’ve created a summary child-friendly report of our new research on the application of the Child First framework in youth justice services. This visual resource is designed to make the key messages more accessible to children and practitioners.
July 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Join us & the Youth Justice Board on July 10th for a webinar on our new report exploring how the Child First framework is being applied in youth justice services. Sign up via this link: tinyurl.com/Child-First-...
July 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Our new research commissioned by the Youth Justice Board looks at how youth justice services are applying the Child First framework.

Read the full report: www.crestadvisory.com/post/applyin...
Applying the Child First framework in youth justice services
Consulting ReportThursday 26 JuneThe Youth Justice Board (YJB) for England and Wales has identified the Child First framework as the guiding principle for youth justice. It is an evidence-based framew...
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June 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📢 How does policing contribute to UK economic growth?

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The role of UK policing in economic growth
Commissioned by the Office of the National Police Chief Scientific Adviser, Crest undertook research into the role of UK policing in economic growth. The research sought to understand what evidence ex...
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June 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Crest Analyst Louis Dean will be taking part in a webinar on the far-right use of AI on Thursday 3 July. Sign up for the webinar here: www.linkedin.com/events/73388...
GNET Webinar - AI Extremist Exploitation and Innovation | LinkedIn
The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET), with support from the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), invites you to attend a webinar on Artificial Intelligence. This webin...
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June 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
BBC News has highlighted our research for the London VRU in a new article on the rise in younger children suspected of violent crime, drawing on findings from our pan-London Strategic Needs Assessment
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Serious crime involving children increases in London, report finds
A report looking into serious crime involving young people analysed data recorded between 2019 and 2023.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Does the 2025 Spending Review match the Government’s ambition on crime and justice? In our new blog we explore signs of progress and the critical gaps that could limit real reform. www.crestadvisory.com/post/spendin...
Spending Review 2025: Does it match the scale of the Government’s ambition on crime and justice?
The Spending Review sets out how much money government departments will have to deliver public services over the next few years. But what does this mean for crime and justice?
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June 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🚨 We’re launching the Crest Insights Newsletter!

Crest Insights is the in-house think tank of Crest Advisory — and the only think tank dedicated to the whole of the criminal justice system.

📬 Read the first edition: us5.campaign-archive.com?u=8e3273fe90...
Crest Insights Newsletter - June 2025
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June 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In our latest blog, neighbourhood officer Amelia reflects on her Police Now secondment at Crest, stepping beyond frontline duties to explore policy, strategy & the wider justice system.

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Policing is only a part of it: reflections from a Police Now Secondee
CareersAmelia HarrisFriday 29 May 2025Crest Advisory is proud to be a partner of Police Now, hosting officers  on month-long secondments within our Consulting and Think Tank practices. This gives Poli...
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May 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Crest Advisory’s research has been cited in the London Drugs Commission’s landmark report, the most comprehensive international study to date on cannabis use, its impact, and approach to policing.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📢 Crest Advisory’s Evidence Helps Shape Independent Sentencing Review

Published today, the Review reflects several of our recommendations, including community sentences, electronic monitoring, & victim support.
May 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM