Coronation Street's Ken Barlow supports Crimestoppers
 William Roache MBE - the actor who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street - has been supporting Crimestoppers in the North West for almost ten years. William worries about the number of people who are in difficult situations because members of their family are involved in crime. That's why he's such a keen supporter of Crimestoppers - to make sure that these people know they can call the charity to pass on information about crime completely anonymously. Read the full case study of William Roache MBE
More than £13million worth of illegal drugs were recovered this year, thanks to calls received by Crimestoppers. That's nearly double the amount seized last year
Breaking the wall of silence on gun crime
 A continuing problem in tackling gun crime in Britain has been the reluctance of victims to report it and for witnesses to come forward with evidence. Communities wracked by such crimes often have little trust and confidence in the police. Peter Squires, Professor of Criminology and Public Policy at the University of Brighton, looks at the facts, assesses new research throwing light on gang cultures and suggests how the crime can be tackled at its roots. Read the full article 'Turning down the noise and breaking the wall of silence on gun crime' by Professor Peter Squires
 Most Wanted
See some new Most Wanted appeals on the website:
 Attempted murder - This man is wanted in connection with a serious incident in Ogmore Vale in mid-Glamorgan. He allegedly used an axe to attack a man, causing serious head and facial injuries. He is believed to have connections in the Rhondda, London and Farnborough in Hampshire. (Most Wanted appeal reference: CS0703-1499).
 Robbery in Leeds - This man is wanted in connection with a robbery in a betting office. The man spent the evening playing on the slot machines. When the manageress emptied the machine on which he'd been playing at closing time, he pushed her, grabbed the money container and fled with the money. (Most Wanted appeal reference: CS0711-2080).
Go to Most Wanted to see these appeals and more
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Gingerbread men help Crimestoppers
 Crimestoppers' fundraising department has launched a 'gingerbread' campaign to help engage new companies and raise vital funds for the charity in our 20th anniversary year. We sent gift boxes to companies across London, each containing 17 gingerbread men. These 17 gingerbread men represented the 17 people who are arrested every day thanks to calls to Crimestoppers. Read more about Crimestoppers' gingerbread campaign
Teesside Youth Board - North East Crimestoppers
 North East Crimestoppers have set up the charity's first Youth Board in collaboration with the University of Teesside. The Youth Board will focus on developing activities and events which will help to increase awareness of Crimestoppers' work. The Board is made up of students from the University of Teesside and they are already working towards the launch of their first campaign in Middlesborough. Read more about North East Crimestoppers' Youth Board at Teesside University
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