
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 | 85 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Over 100 survivors of John Worboys' abuse have now come forward to police; but after the recent TV drama 'Believe Me', that number is still growing, decades after Worboys first attacked the women who were unlucky enough to get in his black cab. In th... more
The police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is back in the headlines. In this special episode, Andy & Neil react to the latest developments and break down why it's so significant that detectives are now considering looking at allegations... more
James Bulger was just 2 years old when he was abducted, tortured and murdered by 10 year olds Robert Thompson and Jon Venables in Liverpool in 1993. The story made headlines around the world, and in this episode, Andy & Neil hear from LBC presenter S... more
'Stopping the Boats': a task which has now proved beyond multiple governments, with over 200,000 people crossing the Channel to reach the UK in the past eight years. But who are the people smugglers running this illegal trade? How do police attempt t... more
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Utterly depressing listen because you realise though some have learnt the right language little has changed in terms of attitude. These two present themselves as able to be critical but again and again the police are given the benefit of the doubt. They talk with rose tinted glasses about the force and their old days. The rather limp questioning of security/ former officers always ends in excuses and fawning over guests. They are part of the problem of ‘just a few bad apples’ attitude when the ... more
Really enjoy this podcast, the two hosts are brilliant and really engaging to listen to
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
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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. Shelia Fogarty
2. Cheska Hill-Wood
3. Charlotte Littlewood
4. Clive Driscoll
5. Scott Hamer
6. Matt Middleditch
7. Paul McCrory
8. Tom Wall
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