A series which reveals the truth about combatting crime in the UK.

Every day 5,000 credit cards are either lost or stolen. Crime Beat offers some simple precautions which could help protect your card, plus a look at a credit card fraud team which is developing ways to combat the crime.

Retail crime costs each household in the UK £90 a year. British shops reveal how they are trying to beat the crooks, and one of Britain's biggest department stores shows how it stops shoplifters. Presented by Martyn Lewis.

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