
If you want to understand what’s really happening on Britain’s streets, you need to hear this. The Crime 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 who have spent their lives chasing the answers, this... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 127 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Protests across France have turned into riots in many parts of the country in recent weeks. Thousands of people have been arrested and more unrest is expected this weekend. So are organised criminal gangs behind this outbreak in looting, arson and at... more
Easter, 2015. A group of pensioners and grandfathers - which included some of Britain's most notorious and hardened criminals - attempt an audacious heist on the world's most famous jewellery quarter: London's Hatton Garden.
They made off with milli... more
How do police investigate a sexual assault reported years - sometimes decades - after it happened? In light of the sexual assault trial involving Russell Brand in which he denies the allegations, Neil explains how detectives test a victim's credibili... more
He was one of the most wanted men in Europe, with a $5 million US bounty on his head, living openly in Dubai for the last decade. Now Daniel Kinahan is in prison, facing a charge of directing a criminal organisation in the Irish courts.
In this spec... more
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Enjoy the show and Shelagh’s always a plus.
But we do need accuracy where Hillsborough is concerned.
No one “sat down to watch the game” because it wasn’t being televised.
BBC Grandstand only switched to the match after it was stopped and after the seriousness of the situation became apparent.
Duckenfield benefited from the amendment/sanitisation of the statements but there’s no evidence he was involved in the dedicated review team that undertook the exercise.
There’s enough to throw a... more
I learn a lot listening to these two excellent communicators, who possess a wealth of experience and knowledge in the arena of public protection.
Neil Basu is one of the most thoughtful, authoritative and compassionate voices in modern policing. The UK public should be grateful for his service.
I think you choose your topics well and Neil is superb but you have to find someone better than Andy. He adds nothing that a tabloid reader on the street couldn’t. Seems like a nice guy but Podcasts need expert insight - not a moderator
Amazing podcast however they can be quite short and fast I think longer ones would be amazing
Only you 2 could turn an episode on fusilier rigbey into a right wing hate fest. What horrible rats
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A two-host deep-dive into crime, policing, and public safety in Britain, grounded in insider experience from a former counter-terrorism head and a long-time crime journalist. Episodes consistently tackle high-profile cases, policing culture, threat assessment, and policy reform, often weaving eyewitness reporting with expert analysis from law enforcement and security professionals. Noteworthy is the balance of frontline insight with investigative journalism, plus candid debates between the hosts that expose both operational realities and systemic critiques. Potential listeners include professionals in security, policy, and PR, as well as true-crime enthusiasts who want nuance beyond headlines; the show frequently features high-stakes topics... more
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Recent guests on The Crime Agents include:
1. Nicola Tallant
2. Neil Basu
3. Matt Shea
4. Shelagh Fogarty
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6. Philip Grindell
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