A staggering 78,000 people across England and Wales had their phones or bags snatched in the year up to March 2024, reflecting a 153% increase.
Crest Advisory highlighted that over the last three years, there were more than 10,000 thefts from individuals around Oxford Circus and Regent Street, with over 99% unsolved.
In England and Wales, only 0.8% of theft from an individual resulted in a charge, with 81.9% of police investigations closed without finding a suspect.
The case of Sonny Stringer showcases the alarming trend, where a prolific thief managed to steal 24 phones in one morning while evading police.
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