Recent statistics reveal a surge in shoplifting in England and Wales, with nearly half a million offences recorded last year. This marks a 23% increase from the previous year, leading to an average of 1,350 crimes per day. The British Retail Consortium reports that incidents of retail crime, including severe threats and assaults, have tripled since 2020. Retailers express dissatisfaction with police responses to crimes, further fueling alarms about deteriorating safety and operational conditions within the sector, emphasizing an urgent need for enhanced security and support for retail employees.
Shoplifting offences reached an all-time high with nearly 500,000 recorded incidents, highlighting an increase in retail crime and a growing threat to store staff.
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