
If you want to understand what’s really happening on Britain’s streets, you need to hear this. The Crime Agents, the new podcast from the makers of The News Agents, goes beyond the headlines to uncover the truth behind crime that affects all of us. Why is violence rising? Why is public trust in the police collapsing? And what’s really driving young people to kill each other? Hosted by two insiders... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

A series of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish ambulances in the space of just a few weeks. Two terrorist attacks barely seven months apart: one in Manchester and then, last week, another in Golders Green, North London. In this episode, Andy & Ne... more
As the number of antisemitic attacks on British Jews continues to rise, in this Q&A episode Neil explains some of the reasons why this type of hatred has become so commonplace on our streets, and how it has changed since his days as a police officer ... more
Britain was changed forever by the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in South East London in April 1993. What followed was a story of police incompetence, institutional racism and, eventually, a cold case that was cracked and which led to murder conv... more
In this week's Q&A episode, Andy & Neil discuss some of the recent attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites in London. They explain who and what determines whether or not these incidents are declared as terror attacks, and Neil opens up on what i... more
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I am loving this podcast. Interesting topics, well presented with some great guests.
Remind me, who’s Jeremy Hunt!!
Really Jeremy Hunt - commenting on NHS - is he really the best you could do. He helped break the NHS.
Such poor low quality info and research - it’s basically made up
Really insightful podcast about crime by people who know their stuff.
left wing opinions throughout
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This show centers on crime, policing, and public safety from the perspective of two insiders with frontline experience. Across episodes, topics span counter-terrorism, gang violence, high-profile investigations, reform debates, and the interplay between policy, media scrutiny, and community impact. The format blends practical policing insights with investigative journalism, often featuring guests from law enforcement, policy, journalism, and violence-reduction initiatives. Notable strengths include a hands-on, experience-forward approach and a willingness to tackle controversial issues with nuance, making it useful for listeners who want actionable context behind headlines.
A standout aspect is the direct, first-hand framing—two hosts who ... more
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Recent guests on The Crime Agents include:
1. Clive Driscoll
2. Scott Hamer
3. Matt Middleditch
4. Paul McCrory
5. Tom Wall
6. Neil Lancaster
7. Neil Basu
8. Victoria Baines
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