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The Crime Agents

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Youth Crime
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Knife Crime
Counter-Terrorism Policing

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

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Latest Episodes

In this follow-up to Andy's exclusive report, which revealed that a former Met Police officer has been accused of being part of a grooming gang by multiple survivors of sexual abuse, Andy and Neil take a deep dive into grooming gangs, and why childre... more

In this special episode, Andy exclusively reveals bombshell allegations of child abuse against a former Met Police officer, who has been accused of being part of a grooming gang by two different survivors.

He tells a shocking story of children in c... more

In The Crime Agents' latest Q&A episode, Andy and Neil discuss the way police and the CPS treated Caroline Flack, the TV presenter who took her own life in 2020. Did officers seek to make an example of her because she was a celebrity? Or did prosecut... more

The Justice Secretary has announced one of the biggest changes in hundreds of years to the way the British justice system works. Jury trials for crimes carrying sentences of three years or less will be scrapped - but will this really solve the deep-r... more

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Recent Guests

Cullen Mais
Former prolific shoplifter turned reformed, now works with security firms to combat retail crime.
Episode: The criminals making millions from Christmas
Lucy Mitchell
Representative from the New West End Company overseeing security in London's retail areas.
New West End Company
Episode: The criminals making millions from Christmas
a DCI
A Detective Chief Inspector in the UK with extensive experience handling rape cases.
Episode: When justice fails: why are rapists getting away with it?
Lee Lawrence
Son of Cherry Groce, advocate for justice
Episode: "The police shot my mother" - one man's fight for justice
Martin Brunt
Sky News Crime Correspondent and host of The True Criminals podcast
Sky News
Episode: Phone hacking: the police vs the press
Sayce Holmes-Lewis
CEO of a youth charity called Mentivity and a member of the London Policing Board.
Mentivity
Episode: Is Stop and Search racist?
Tony Saggers
Former head of drugs threat and intelligence at the National Crime Agency
National Crime Agency
Episode: How the UK’s drugs trade really works
Joe Mulhall
Representative from Hope Not Hate
Hope Not Hate
Episode: Is the far-right hijacking legitimate immigration protests?
Sam Walters
Head teacher at New Rush Hall School in East London, experienced in dealing with troubled children exposed to gangs.
New Rush Hall School
Episode: Inside gangs: Why are children killing each other?

Hosts

Andy Hughes
Crime journalist with extensive experience reporting on the criminal underworld and an award-winning investigative background.
Neil Basu
Ex-cop and former Head of UK Counter-Terrorism Policing, bringing significant expertise from frontline law enforcement experience.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • One sided podcast

    left wing opinions throughout

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nickname@100
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Yes to address violence against women & girls

    Obsessed with manosphere topics. They seem uninterested in discussing the huge issue of violence against women and girls. The pathetic conviction rate for rapists. The increasing issue of incel culture. The fact that a woman in the UK is killed every three days at the hands of her partner of ex partner.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Generic screen name
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Insightful and balanced. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneSunnyDay555
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Well worth a listen

    If you have come to listen to this podcast just to reinforce your own views, as some reviewers appear to have done, this isn’t the podcast for you. Yes, every episode is not the most in-depth analysis of topics but each is thoroughly discussed and debated, allowing the listener to form their own views and go on to research more where necessary. I find the podcast engaging, well presented and addressing multiple angles of dividing current affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KikiArth
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Exceptional

    Don’t miss this podcast, insightful and informative. Well delivered by great hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danctid
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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While many appreciate the analytical approach, some critics feel there is a perceived bias in favor of law enforcement and call for more attention to systemic injustices.
Listeners find the insights offered in discussions engaging and informative, with many reviews emphasizing the unique perspectives provided by seasoned professionals in crime.
The hosts are praised for their depth of knowledge, balancing viewpoints, and personal experiences, contributing to a rounded understanding of crime-related issues.

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Apple Podcasts
#165
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#72
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#146
Sweden/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#159
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#203
Singapore/True Crime

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When justice fails: why are rapists getting away with it?
Q: And Jade, I'm just curious to know how this whole long, horrific episode has shaped you, has affected you in terms of what you do now in your life?
It's definitely completely flipped my whole being, I would say, in a lot of bad ways at the beginning, but I've come past those and I feel I'm in a place where I've harnessed the energy from my experience to try and contribute to change.
When justice fails: why are rapists getting away with it?
Q: And Jade, it took until 2020 for the case to be scheduled for trial. Obviously, there were delays and COVID were factors as well, of course. But less than two weeks before the trial date, the CPS got in touch. What did they tell you?
Yeah, we're closing the case. And that's, yeah, they mentioned sexsomnia, which was the first time I'd heard of it.
When justice fails: why are rapists getting away with it?
Q: And how were those 18 months for you?
To be honest, it was bloody awful. I was really at the darkest point, drinking heavily, using depression and anxiety medication.
When justice fails: why are rapists getting away with it?
Q: Jade, could you just take us back to the moment where you decided to report this to the police?
I called my best friend when I realized what had happened, and we both kind of agreed that the best thing to do was to report this.
"The police shot my mother" - one man's fight for justice
Q: How did you feel after that?
I experienced firsthand the differential treatment of black individuals by the police, reinforcing the earlier trauma of my mother's shooting.

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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?

Focused on the intricacies of crime in Britain, the content provides a revealing exploration of factors influencing violence, public trust in law enforcement, and societal challenges faced by young people. The hosts, both experienced in law enforcement and journalism, bring their unique insights to topics such as gang culture, radicalization, and the complexities of policing. Each episode aims to uncover deeper narratives behind infamous headlines, exploring real-life implications of crime on communities and institutions.

Noteworthy for its dual perspective—one from a former senior police officer and the other from an investigative journalist—the content offers listeners an informed view into the realities of crime proceedings, societal iss... more

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1. Cullen Mais
2. Lucy Mitchell
3. a DCI
4. Lee Lawrence
5. Martin Brunt
6. Sayce Holmes-Lewis
7. Tony Saggers
8. Joe Mulhall

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