Attacks on Co-op staff down 63% as retailer crime measures pay off

Crime at Co-op

Co-op said incidents of antisocial behaviour and verbal abuse were also down 54% since 2020

Physical attacks on Co-op staff have plummeted 63% since its post-Covid high in 2020, with the convenience retailer describing 2026 as a “landmark year” for tackling retail crime and prolific offenders.

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