Big Little Crimes

First-hand accounts from police officers, reconstructions of events, police dash cam footage and CCTV footage are used to tell the incredible stories of how ordinary officers discovered major criminals because of minor misdemeanours.

Genre: Documentary, Crime

Cast:Annes Elwy , Ramon Tikaram , Haroon Rafiq , Samuel Hayes , Mark Rainsbury , Rebecca Mason , Daley Clark

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Sun, Jan 1, 2023

When a car runs a red light, police find themselves chasing an armed criminal. A suspicious death leads to the discovery of a deadly plot to poison a man. An investigator's hunch halts a heartless thief targeting vulnerable victims.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Mon, Jan 2, 2023

A police officer acts on his instincts to catch two armed-robbers as they commit a daring cash-van robbery. Dangerous driving leads to investigators uncovering a massive drug operation. A suspicious transaction cracks a fraud case.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Tue, Jan 3, 2023

A simple stop-and-search of a suspicious man leads to the arrest of a serial killer. A police officer's decision leads to an armed standoff in an isolated beauty spot. A road traffic collision leads to the discovery of a huge fraud case.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Wed, Jan 4, 2023

A road traffic collision leads to the arrest of a cold-blooded killer. A glamorous casino patron proves the key to unlocking an international money-laundering scheme. A speeding motorbike leads to the arrest of a prolific burglar.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Thu, Jan 5, 2023

A police officer's suspicions about a solicitor prove correct, they are arranging sham marriages for cash. A report of poaching leads police to discover a hidden drug den and a smuggler. A number plate catches out an armed criminal.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Sun, Jan 8, 2023

A burglary proves to hold the solution to a series of dramatic ram-raids. A report of a minor theft leads to a case of kidnapping and false imprisonment. A spike in consumer complaints leads to the conviction of some prolific fraudsters.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Mon, Jan 9, 2023

An anonymous tip-off leads authorities to the UK's biggest case of food fraud. A copper's instinct uncovers a conspiracy to commit a massive insurance fraud. A faulty brake light leads to police arresting two high-level drug dealers.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Tue, Jan 10, 2023

A group of youths smoking cannabis leads police to solve a string of terrifying robberies, a call to a disturbance reveals a massive haul of firearms and a dodgy truck licence is the key to cracking a smuggling operation.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Wed, Jan 11, 2023

Two PCSOs are caught in a web of lies designed to discredit their colleague. A tip-off leads to police cracking a £2 million insurance scam and a married couple rip off thousands of concertgoers with extortionate ticket prices.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

A series of seemingly unconnected burglaries help police crack a county lines drug-dealing operation. A single consumer complaint leads to the bringing down of a national SMS fraud. A con-woman is living a life of luxury on stolen money.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Explosion

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

An accidental explosion in a terraced house in Liverpool ends up exposing a major drugs gang. And the theft of cash from an ATM leads detectives to a pair of serial fraudsters.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Romance Fraudster

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A suspicious financial transaction leads police to jail a prolific romance fraudster. And when a spate of break-ins prove to be linked, it ends with an alarming high-speed chase.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Body in the Kitchen

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A rookie officer who helps a drunk man get home suddenly finds himself on the front line of a murder investigation. And shoddy building work helps convict a serial fraudster.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Under Her Nose

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

What looks like a one-off break-in turns out to be a long-term plot to steal regularly from an elderly woman. And a beat officer finds himself taking a murder confession.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Weapon Stash

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

Reports of a speeding motorist end with detectives jailing an drink driver, who ploughed into another car, killing 2 people. A tip-off about an illegal gun in a family home in County Durham helps police uncover a haul of dangerous weapons.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Sweating Drugs Man

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

Neighbourhood cops searching for a stolen motorbike discover a massive stash of cocaine from a major Ecuadorian drugs cartel. A threatening phone call, leads to the jailing of a serial stalker responsible for harassing dozens of women.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Cross-Border Break-Ins

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A 999 call about a possible intruder puts police on the trail of a violent attacker. And a traffic stop on the other side of Europe helps police in Bristol solve a burglary crime wave much closer to home.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Cannabis Catch

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

When an off-duty officer sees a small drug deal, it leads police to a huge cannabis farm. And a case of car clocking triggers a battle of wits between a cop and a serial crook.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Hit and Run

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A car that fails to stop for police turns out to be behind a life-threatening hit-and-run. And a single fake cheque is spotted by a sharp-eyed bank worker and puts investigators on the trail of a gang of con artists.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Bogus Burglary

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

What looks like a burglary of family heirlooms proves to be a sham and exposes the victim to be million-pound fraudster. And when police stop a suspicious-looking car on a hunch, they end up bringing down an unscrupulous drug dealer.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Money-Laundering Gang

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A suspicious bag handover leads investigators to expose a major money-laundering gang. And police called to a road accident soon realise they're dealing with a case of murder.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ House Fire Felon

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A seemingly accidental house fire leads detectives to snare a killer. And a van pulled over for having a cracked windscreen turns out to contain a massive cannabis stash.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Fake Police Burglaries

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A doorstep distraction burglary leads officers to a violent serial offender. And police cracking down on drug crime uncover a huge fake ID factory serving criminals across the UK.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Luxury Cars

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

A burglary puts police on the trail of a gang stealing luxury cars to order and search for an international fugitive. When a bank worker is approached on social media, it rings alarm bells helping bring down a fraudster and identity thief.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ A Chilling End

Sun, Apr 7, 2024

Police called to do a welfare check on a missing man end up hunting for a double murderer. An officer on his day off spots a car he knows belongs to a disqualified driver. He catches the offender who also has a whole load of Class A drugs.