Shoplifting in the UK hit £2.2bn last year, survey shows
- Retailers have experienced record levels of theft, with losses reaching £2.2bn, up from £1.8bn the previous year, according to the British Retail Association's survey.
- Assaults and abuse against retail staff increased by 340% since 2020/21, averaging over 2,000 incidents per day, with many involving weapons, as reported in the survey.
- The Co-op Group's efforts, including the Pegasus partnership, have improved police engagement, with attendance rising to 66% last year, according to Paul Gerrard.
- Helen Dickinson OBE stated that retail crime is spiraling out of control, calling for legislation to protect retail workers, which the government plans to address.
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