June 16, 2026
High-Net Worth Criminal Risk and Protecting Wealth: Jeff Hill on How Sophisticated Criminals Target the Wealthy
<p>In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with <strong>Jeff Hill</strong>, retired senior police officer, security expert and co-founder of Harrier Global, to explore the world of high-net worth security, organised crime, criminal targeting and physical asset protection.</p><p>In this conversation, Jeff shares how that experience now informs his work with high-net worth individuals, ultra-high-net worth families, entrepreneurs, sports professionals, entertainers and those with high-value homes, assets and public profiles. </p><p>The episode also explores the practical realities of protecting luxury homes, watches, jewellery, cars, handbags as well as family members and personal privacy. Jeff explains how criminals use open-source intelligence, social media, predictable routines, vehicle spotting, property records and lifestyle patterns to build a picture of potential targets before deciding how to act.</p><p>Kieron and Jeff also discuss why physical security should be considered part of wider wealth protection, much like tax planning, estate planning or structuring family assets. For wealthy individuals, professional athletes, musicians, performers, entrepreneurs and international families, protecting wealth is not only about legal structures, trusts or financial planning - it is also about keeping people, property and valuable assets safe in the real world.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Moments:</strong></p><p>0:00 — Why wealthy individuals need to think like criminals to protect their homes and assets</p><p>0:54 — Introducing Jeff Hill: former police officer, security expert and co-founder of Harrier Global</p><p>1:32 — Jeff’s early police career and why he always wanted to join the force</p><p>4:50 — Learning from great police officers and developing a proactive investigative mindset</p><p>6:08 — Moving into CID and becoming a detective at 21</p><p>11:46 — Targeting drug dealers, organised criminals and serious criminal networks</p><p>15:03 — Understanding how sophisticated criminals think and operate</p><p>16:44 — The pressure of senior policing, performance targets and family life</p><p>22:24 — Leading major crime investigations across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire</p><p>24:48 — Counterterrorism, organised crime and working alongside MI5 and the National Crime Agency</p><p>26:49 — How real personal threats shaped Jeff’s own view of home security</p><p>31:17 — From policing to private security consultancy for high-net-worth individuals</p><p>33:17 — Protecting ultra-high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, sports stars and entertainers</p><p>34:43 — Why Harrier Global does not sell CCTV, guards or off-the-shelf security products</p><p>36:34 — Why serious criminals now target wealthy UK households from across the world</p><p>38:45 — How criminals research high-profile targets before committing burglaries or robberies</p><p>39:50 — The hidden risks of social media, public routines and online information</p><p>41:50 — Why footballers, musicians and entertainers are especially vulnerable to targeted crime</p><p>44:11 — How cars, training grounds and Instagram posts can expose security weaknesses</p><p>47:48 — The emotional and financial impact of burglary and violent robbery</p><p>49:11 — Why physical asset protection matters as much as tax planning and wealth structuring</p><p>52:16 — Jeff’s entrepreneurial journey after 30 years in policing</p><p>54:40 — The hidden costs and realities of starting a business after a corporate career</p><p>56:16 — Why networking, trust and personal introductions are critical in high-net-worth services</p><p>59:52 — Jeff’s final advice on home security, resilience and backing yourself in business</p><p>Prefer to watch? Head over to our <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SRLV-LLP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></u> to watch the full episode.</p><p>Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families.</p><p>Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth.</p><p>Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights, wealth protection and real-world business growth.</p><p>Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. 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