Buisness Crime: Wardleworth

Business crime remains a priority across Rochdale, with GMP running focused operations such as Operation Tetbury to tackle shoplifting, anti‑social behaviour, and repeat offenders. Local officers continue to work with businesses to strengthen prevention measures, provide reassurance, and use civil powers like Criminal Behaviour Orders against persistent offenders.

GMP is also supporting Safer Business Action Week, targeting shoplifters across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale through high‑visibility patrols, undercover work, visits to stores and prevention advice.

The most effective steps for businesses in Wardleworth include improving visibility inside stores, using good‑quality CCTV, securing high‑value goods, training staff to recognise suspicious behaviour, and reporting every incident so patterns and repeat offenders can be identified. GMP emphasises that early reporting helps build evidence and leads to stronger action against those responsible.

Engagement with neighbourhood officers, attending local police meetings, and sharing intelligence with other businesses all help strengthen the overall response to retail crime.