Shoplifting offences in England and Wales rose 13% to 529,994 in the year to June 2025, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
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Retail crime spikes again in England and Wales
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October 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Retail theft up 13% to 529,994 offences (ONS).🛒
It costs £2.2bn a year & fuels violence — 2,000 incidents daily. 💷
The Crime & Policing Bill must remove the £200 theft threshold & protect all retail and delivery workers from abuse. 👮
#RetailCrime #Shoplifting
It costs £2.2bn a year & fuels violence — 2,000 incidents daily. 💷
The Crime & Policing Bill must remove the £200 theft threshold & protect all retail and delivery workers from abuse. 👮
#RetailCrime #Shoplifting
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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💬BRC Crime Policy Adviser, Lucy Whing, has reacted to the Crime and Policing Bill completing its Second Reading in the House of Lords yesterday. 📜
It is essential that the new standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker covers delivery drivers. 🛵
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It is essential that the new standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker covers delivery drivers. 🛵
#retailcrime
October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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📹BRC Spokesperson Tom Holder spoke to ITV News this week about shoplifting which continues to cost the retail industry billions each year. 💷
We look forward to working with Government to tackle this epidemic. 🤝
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We look forward to working with Government to tackle this epidemic. 🤝
#retailcrime
October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🛑 Britain is facing a retail crime epidemic. Gangs are stealing millions and staff are under attack.
Steph Coombes from Opal SOAC reveals how UK police are fighting back with a nationwide crackdown on #retailcrime.
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Steph Coombes from Opal SOAC reveals how UK police are fighting back with a nationwide crackdown on #retailcrime.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Kettering anti-social behaviour reporting system expanded to other shopping areas in town #Kettering #Northants #RetailCrime
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Kettering anti-social behaviour reporting system expanded to shopping areas in town
Kettering’s anti-social behaviour reporting system for retails businesses has been expanded to other shopping areas in the town.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Sainsbury's launches trial of facial recognition technology to reduce retail theft killbait.com/en/sainsbury... #technology #facialrecognition #retailcrime #privacy
Sainsbury’s launches trial of facial recognition technology to reduce retail theft
Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second-largest supermarket chain, has announced an eight-week trial of facial recognition technology in two stores, located in London and Bath, to identify shoplifters.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Sainsbury's launches trial of facial recognition technology to reduce retail theft techsparks.rebuscando.info/sainsburys-t... #technology #facialrecognition #retailcrime #privacy
Sainsbury’s to trial facial recognition to catch shoplifters
Sainsbury's launches trial of facial recognition technology to reduce retail theft
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September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Sainsbury's to roll out facial recognition tech in stores following a rise in #retailcrime
Sainsbury’s to roll out facial recognition tech in stores
The technology will be used to identify and possibly ban people who are 'violent, aggressive or steal in the store'
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September 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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In a comment piece for the Daily Express, BRC Crime Policy Adviser, Lucy Whing, has argued that trust needs to be rebuilt between police and retailers if retail crime is to be tackled. 👮
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Police must act to end £2.2bn shoplifting epidemic now
Retailers have spent £1.8bn on security measures but now demand police attend every incident they report. The Express says it's time to Stop The Shoplifters.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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🚨 Research Grant: Retail Crime Taskforce 🚨 Up to £20k for projects tackling retail crime in Scotland. Intent due 12 Sept, apps by 3 Oct. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3HvCgmi
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August 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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That nod wasn’t random. It was confirmation.
Retail crime doesn’t begin with the smash.
It starts with a glance. A signal. A quiet moment when someone decides your store is worth the risk.
#RetailSecurity #CCTVMonitoring #RetailCrime #LossPrevention #ShopSecurity #LeisureGuardSecurity
Retail crime doesn’t begin with the smash.
It starts with a glance. A signal. A quiet moment when someone decides your store is worth the risk.
#RetailSecurity #CCTVMonitoring #RetailCrime #LossPrevention #ShopSecurity #LeisureGuardSecurity
August 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🎥 New #InsideDish episode is live!
#PFMA’s Michael Howells covers:
🔹 Gift card + mobile wallet fraud
🔹 Self-checkout scam warning
🔹 2025 Loss Prevention Award honorees
🔹 Fall Legislative Conference preview
#RetailCrime #LossPrevention #FoodIndustry
#PFMA’s Michael Howells covers:
🔹 Gift card + mobile wallet fraud
🔹 Self-checkout scam warning
🔹 2025 Loss Prevention Award honorees
🔹 Fall Legislative Conference preview
#RetailCrime #LossPrevention #FoodIndustry
August 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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With retailers spending over £5,000 a year to prevent crime, we all have a role to play in making our high streets safer.
Let’s protect those who serve our communities every day.
Learn more here: buff.ly/FvgrItk
#ShopKind #RetailCrime
Let’s protect those who serve our communities every day.
Learn more here: buff.ly/FvgrItk
#ShopKind #RetailCrime
July 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Retail crime is rising across the UK, shoplifting up 22% last year. Protect your staff, stock, and business.
Report anonymously to @CrimestoppersUK and check your insurance covers what matters.
Need insurance help? Call 020 3883 7976.
#RetailCrime #ShopSecurity #FSBInsurance
Report anonymously to @CrimestoppersUK and check your insurance covers what matters.
Need insurance help? Call 020 3883 7976.
#RetailCrime #ShopSecurity #FSBInsurance
July 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Shoplifting soars in England and Wales ...read more on thedirt.news #retail #RetailCrime #Shoplifting #theft
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Shoplifting Soars In England And Wales
Official figures indicate that shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales since current records began more than two decades ago.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Shoplifting offences have hit the highest level since current police recording practices began in 2002/3, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.
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Shoplifting hits new record high in England and Wales
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July 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Shoplifting offences have hit the highest level since current police recording practices began in 2002/3, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.
#retailcrime #shoplifting #ONS #OfficeforNationalStatistics
#retailcrime #shoplifting #ONS #OfficeforNationalStatistics
Shoplifting hits new record high in England and Wales
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July 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Retail crime in Scotland. 👮
📰The @dailyrecord.co.uk 's new figures on crime shows the need for Scottish Government to sustain and enhance the £3m Retail Crime Taskforce.
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📰The @dailyrecord.co.uk 's new figures on crime shows the need for Scottish Government to sustain and enhance the £3m Retail Crime Taskforce.
#retailcrime
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Scotland's streets of shame as figures show city shopping areas worst for crime
New police figures show that some of Scotland's most popular shopping locations are in the top ten streets for crime
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July 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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San Diego County DA @summerstephan.bsky.social testifies before the U.S. Senate, calling for federal action to combat organized retail crime and protect communities nationwide. 🛍️⚖️ #RetailCrime #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #PublicSafety
July 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The Scottish Retail Consortium were delighted to host Police Scotland and members earlier for a discussion on the new Retail Crime Taskforce and progress on tackling shop thefts. 👮
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July 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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H&M has become the latest retailer to trial bodycams for staff in UK stores in an effort to combat increased shoplifting and retail crime.
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H&M launches trial of bodycams
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July 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Retail crime is no longer petty—it’s organized, digital, and dangerous.
But with smart strategies, employee training & tools like Universell, you can fight back. 🔐#RetailSecurity #LossPrevention #RetailCrime #UniversellPlatform
To learn more :
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But with smart strategies, employee training & tools like Universell, you can fight back. 🔐#RetailSecurity #LossPrevention #RetailCrime #UniversellPlatform
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Fighting the rising national threat of retail crime
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July 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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H&M has become the latest retailer to trial bodycams for staff in UK stores in an effort to combat increased shoplifting and retail crime.
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#handm #HM #retailcrime #brc #bodycams
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H&M launches trial of bodycams
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July 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Home secretary Yvette Cooper says that police have started a summer blitz on #shoplifters, which will focus on town centres.
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#retailcrime #retailnews #homesecretary #fashion
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Home secretary announces summer crime blitz
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July 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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