Recorded incidents of shoplifting rise in England and Wales

Shoplifting

Police recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales rose again in the year to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

During this period, shoplifting offences increased 13% to reach 529,994 recorded incidents. 

 

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