Crimestoppers figures show that reports of energy theft have increased by nearly half (48%) since the start of the cost-of-living crisis.
Motivations include billpayers hoping to cut the price of energy bills or, for some companies, it’s about not paying their fair share in order to boost profits.
The charity, which is independent of the police, runs the free Stay Energy Safe online reporting service which takes over 900 energy theft tip-offs each month.
Also, energy theft costs consumers up to £1.4 billion annually, adding around £50 per year to every paying customer’s bill (source: RECCo).
In Collaboration with Crimestoppers Charity, the ASSC has provided Member Guidance on how to ‘Stay Energy Safe’ and how to protect your business from the dangers of ‘Energy Theft’. You can read and download the full ASSC Member Guidance Sheet below.
Author of Guidance: Kristina Jusyte, Network Engagement Officer, Crimestoppers Charity
Contact: kristina.jusyte@crimestoppers-uk.org
Website: https://www.stayenergysafe.co.uk
Date of Guidance: August 2024
Version Number: V1
Disclaimer – Guidance Sheets are written by experienced Members of the ASSC and other experts. The information in the ‘Guidance Sheet’ is provided by the ASSC for use by Members in support of their own independent business decisions. It does not constitute advice or instruction for which the ASSC can be held liable in any way whatsoever. All Members and other readers remain responsible for the consequences of any decisions taken whether in the light of information gained from this Guidance Sheet or not.