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The Crime Agents

Global
Metropolitan Police
Policing
Criminal Justice System
Public Safety
Counter-Terrorism Policing
London
Knife Crime
Terrorism
Crown Prosecution Service
Counter-Terrorism
Shoplifting
Drug Trafficking
Public Trust In Police
Violence
Organized Crime
Cocaine
Gang Violence
Notting Hill Carnival
Youth Violence
Curtis Warren

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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Nicola Tallant
Investigations editor at the Sunday World
Sunday World
Episode: Special Episode: Inside the Kinahan Crime Cartel
Neil Basu
Former Head of UK Counter-Terrorism Policing
Former police executive
Episode: Chris Kaba: the shooting that divided Britain
Matt Shea
Investigative journalist
The Crime Agents / Investigative journalism
Episode: Tommy Robinson’s donations: Where does the money go?
Shelagh Fogarty
LBC presenter and former BBC Radio Merseyside intern
LBC
Episode: Hillsborough: the cover-up that shamed British policing
Wayne Couzens
Former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of murder in the Sarah Everard case
Metropolitan Police
Episode: Sarah Everard: the murder that broke trust in the police
Philip Grindell
former Met detective; specialized in intelligence and counterterrorism; now runs a private security firm
Diffuse Global
Episode: Murders, stabbings, terror plots: are Britain's MPs safe?
Tony Saggers
Ex-head of Drugs Threat & Intelligence, National Crime Agency
National Crime Agency
Episode: How police infiltrated Europe’s biggest drug cartels
John Sutherland
Senior hostage negotiator for the Metropolitan Police (The Met), author
Metropolitan Police / Author
Episode: ‘Are you ready to save a life?’ The reality of hostage negotiation
Tommy Robinson
Guest on episode (referred to as a back-on-our-podcast guest)
Far-right activist and public figure
Episode: The Salisbury Poisonings: the day Putin attacked Britain

Hosts

Neil Basu
Former Head of UK Counter-Terrorism Policing; host with extensive frontline policing and counterterrorism experience.
Andy Hughes
Crime Journalist and LBC Crime Correspondent with two decades of investigative reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • Hillsborough

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Betty@Davis
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Honest, authoritative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfTQ
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Mixed

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thatsallfaulks
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Would love longer episodes

    Amazing podcast however they can be quite short and fast I think longer ones would be amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abby18383
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Disappointing

    Only you 2 could turn an episode on fusilier rigbey into a right wing hate fest. What horrible rats

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stevoc1872
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guest insights; some episodes polarize audiences depending on viewpoints.
Balanced discussion with strong expertise, though opinions can be polarizing.
Insightful analysis from two seasoned professionals.
Engaging and informative with accessible storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#31
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#181
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#210
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#119
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#127
Ireland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Special Episode: Inside the Kinahan Crime Cartel
Q: What evidence could the state use against Daniel Kinahan in his charge of directing a criminal organization?
Tallant points to decrypted messages from encrypted phones that discuss murders, plots, and drug trafficking, including communications prosecutors may link to Kinahan.
Special Episode: Inside the Kinahan Crime Cartel
Q: Where did the Kinahan cartel start, and how did a street gang develop into an international drug operation?
Tallant traces its growth to Chris Kinahan's early criminal activity and prison contacts, followed by his expansion into European drug markets and the development of a Dublin operation by his sons.
Q&A: Russell Brand...how do police investigate a case like this?
Q: If the British justice system truly means you were innocent until proven guilty, why can the police and the press publish suspects' names before they've been found guilty?
Police rarely release a suspect's name before trial because doing so can prejudice proceedings or harm an innocent person. Exceptions may include a serious threat to the public or the prevention and detection of serious crime. Media outlets may also decide to name a person after charges, which can prompt additional victims to come forward.
Q&A: Russell Brand...how do police investigate a case like this?
Q: How do police investigate historical sexual assault allegations, particularly when the alleged offenses took place years before they were reported?
Detectives take detailed statements and corroborate the account by checking locations, distinctive details, the suspect's description, early disclosures, medical evidence and similar fact evidence. Serious sexual assaults can be investigated regardless of how much time has passed.
Q&A: Putney Pusher ID potential after 9 years, off-duty cops & can prevention stop violence?
Q: What obligations does a serving officer have when they are off duty?
They discuss the duty to act and report when witnessing crime off duty, noting that the badge remains a 24/7 responsibility; officers should intervene when safe and report or arrest on reasonable grounds, acknowledging the gray areas and potential consequences of off-duty actions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crime Agents

What is The Crime Agents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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
5. Wayne Couzens
6. Philip Grindell
7. Tony Saggers
8. John Sutherland

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