Eastern City BID is working closely with the City of London Police to help reduce mobile phone theft — one of the most common crimes affecting workers and visitors in the Square Mile.

As part of this initiative, free phone marking sessions have been held across the area, allowing people to register their devices and have them visibly marked with a unique ID. This simple step not only deters thieves but also improves the chances of lost or stolen phones being returned to their owners.

In our latest video, we go behind the scenes at a recent session to show how the process works, why it’s effective, and how local businesses and members of the public have responded.