Incidents of shop theft continue at near record levels, ONS data shows

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The Office for National Statistics’ latest Crime Survey for England and Wales shows shoplifting offences rose by 13% to 530,000 for the year ending June 2025

Incidences of recorded shop theft in England and Wales have continued at near record levels, growing 13% to 530,000 for the year ending June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

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