In 2024, Germany faces record levels of shoplifting, leading to estimated losses of 4.95 billion euros. An annual survey indicates a 3% increase in theft, with a significant 4.2 billion euros lost due to customer, employee, and delivery thefts. This situation has a notable impact on tax revenues, with losses translating to 570 million euros in lost sales tax. Retailers are raising consumer prices, roughly by 1.5%, to compensate for theft and heightened security expenses. Organized shoplifting has also increased by 5%, accounting for one-third of total losses.
Germany experiences unprecedented levels of shoplifting in 2024, with estimated losses reaching 4.95 billion euros, a significant 3% increase from previous year.
The majority of reported losses, approximately 4.2 billion euros, stem from theft by customers, employees, or delivery personnel, affecting government tax revenues significantly.
Retailers have responded to increased losses and security costs by raising prices, with estimates suggesting an impact of about 1.5% on product pricing attributable to theft and security.
Organized shoplifting has risen by 5%, accounting for a third of all losses, with various tactics like distraction and coordinated efforts among thieves.
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