UK shoplifting offences remain elevated above pre-pandemic levels
England and Wales recorded shoplifting offences in 2025-26 that continue to exceed pre-pandemic figures.
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to data cited by BBC Business.
The persistence of elevated shoplifting rates has drawn attention to ongoing challenges facing retail and law enforcement in the UK.
Sources
- What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'? — BBC Business
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