Safer Business Week 2026

Safer Business Week 2026

Good Evening,

Dyfed-Powys Police have been be taking part in the national Safer Business Action Week to help tackle business and retail crime across local communities.

As part of the initiative, police and partners will be running Safer Business Action Days throughout the week, visiting local retailers and other businesses to gain a better understanding of the challenges they face on a daily basis. Whether it would be shoplifting or other business related crimes. 

Some of the events/operations that have taken place in Carmarthen this week are:

Monday 9th 

 Cuppa with a copper m&s, who have been a target for shoplifters.

Our crime prevention officer has visited all business on Merlins Walk to offer crime prevention advice and tactics. 

The team have visited all Business in Allt Canap Road.

Wednesday  11th 

The team have visited all Business in Pernsarn 

 Op Bridger - Engagement with the local MP's office and discussed recent shoplifting priorities.

Thursday 12th 

The team have visited all Business on Red Street and Cambrain Way.

Street Briefing- Merlins Walk where the team have been available to discuss Business Crime and have provided advice and leaflets to business owners. 

Attended at B&M store with the Steal and Be Banned (a scheme which bans shoplifters from stores) information and leaflets 

Attended with St Catherine's Walk Security manager and provided with advice and leaflets. 

Friday 13th 

Visited Spar, co-op , Ck's, X-el Bowl and Dog groomers, Johnstown with leaflets and advice. 

A plain clothes operation to target shoplifters was carried out where arrests were made. This was to target prolific and repeat offenders. 

Its been a very busy week for the team and I hope you join me in thanking them for their work. 

Thank you for your time. 

Regards

Police Sergeant Ian Roach