Shoplifting offences in the UK increased by 20% from 2024 to 2025, reaching a total of 571,650 incidents, the highest since 2003. Pharmacies reported an increase in shoplifting and violence in the past year, with October 2024 recording the highest number of offences at 48,091. Mail theft, termed 'porch piracy,' surged by 48%, especially during December 2024. Business property robberies also rose by 50%, targeting valuable items. The Crime and Policing Bill aims to impose stricter penalties for shoplifting, potentially increasing maximum sentences.
From March 2024 to March 2025, theft of mail - or 'porch piracy' - skyrocketed by 48%, with 8,830 offences recorded. December 2024 saw 1,265 offences alone, making up 14% of offences.
Business property robberies rose by 50% from March 2024 to March 2025, with a total of 15,520 offences. Business properties are being increasingly targeted, with high-value items like alcohol, tobacco, and electronics marked as lucrative.
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