Crimestoppers receives its one millionth actionable call
 Crimestoppers received its one millionth actionable call in July, which was about a knife crime in Leicestershire. An actionable call means useful information that can be passed to the police which they can act on to make arrests and charges. This important milestone - which translates as 136 information logs being passed to the police every day - coincides with the charity's twentieth anniversary year.
Read more about Crimestoppers' one millionth call
Think like a burglar to secure your home
 Ex-burglar Michael Fraser, star of BBC's 'To Catch a Thief' and 'Beat the Burglar' as well as Channel 4's 'One Last Job', tells Crimestoppers' readers how to think like a thief in order to prevent being victims of crime. He reveals the extent of what 'Beware of the dog' signs and calendars mean to a thief, and how burglars find out a lot about a victim before they even set foot in their home. Read 'Adopt a burglar's way of thinking' by Michael Fraser
The Mix youth event
 The Mix is a new youth event that is taking place in Burgess Park in south London on Sunday 17 August. The Mix aims to bring the many talents of the young people of Southwark together to share the stage with the very best professional performers, and Crimestoppers are making sure they are a key part of the big day. Disguised as a fashion show, young people will take to the stage clothed in t-shirts and hooded tops, representing the number of young people who have been killed on the streets of London. With 20,000+ young people expected to attend, Crimestoppers are going
to use the event as a platform to get its message of anonymity out to
some of those who need it the most. Read about The Mix youth event
Since our inception in 1988, 790 people have been charged with murder/attempted murder, with the help of Crimestoppers' information
SIA information from Crimestoppers doubles
 Information to Crimestoppers about unlicensed activity in the security industry has doubled since the Security Industry Authority (SIA) - the government authority responsible for licensing the private security industry - started sponsoring Crimestoppers' website in May. Read more about information the SIA has received from Crimestoppers
Capgemini sailing challenge
 Representatives from 20 police forces from across the UK are to undertake a challenge to mark the 20th anniversary of Crimestoppers and raise over £100,000 for the charity. The initiative, funded and led by technology consultancy Capgemini, will see teams of Police Officers put their nautical talents to the test in a course around the Isle of Wight, in a bid to be crowned winners of the challenge.
Read about Capgemini's challenge in aid of Crimestoppers
Bowling to beat crime
 Throughout July, Crimestoppers teamed up with the Tenpin Bowling Proprietors Association (TBPA) to promote the charity through a '111' contest. Our Volunteer Boards have been working closely with their local bowling centres to encourage the public to call the charity's 0800 555 111 telephone number with information about crime, while bowlers who tallied 111 were entered into local finals. Read more about 'bowling to beat crime'
 Most Wanted
See some Most Wanted appeals on the website:
 Child sex offender - breach of notification requirements - This man failed to comply with the notification requirements under the sexual offences act 2003. His last known address was in Perth, Scotland. He could be abroad, possible in France or Belgium. (Most Wanted appeal reference: CS0807-2104)
 Kidnapping in North Yorkshire - This is one of three men wanted in connection with the kidnapping of a lorry driver and the robbery of his lorry and its contents. The driver was held at knifepoint for several hours. (Most Wanted appeal reference: CS0806-2059)
Go to Most Wanted to see these appeals and more
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