Welsh constabulary areas record another increase in shoplifting

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Welsh constabulary areas record another increase in shoplifting

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics showing that in 2023 there were significant increases in shoplifting across all constabulary areas in Wales. In the whole of England and Wales there has been a persistent upward trend since the pandemic, which continued with a 37% increase and has now risen to the highest level in 20 years. The Office for National Statistics released figures showing a 39% in…