Shoplifting surge sees police record more than 500,000 cases in a year for first time

Trade union's expresses concern after police reveal 20 rise in shoplifting

A TRADE union has expressed concern after police figures revealed a 20 per cent increase in shoplifting.

Police make 'sweet' arrest after shoplifting incident

The police have urged the public to report any anti-social behaviour or suspicious activities to them.

From shoplifters to perverts - the criminals who struck in Newcastle city centre

A number of people have appeared before the courts for their crimes in the city centre

Mayor Sadiq Khan defends policing London as shoplifting epidemic deepens

London’s soaring rate of shoplifting has continued to accelerate over recent months, as new data reveals that offences increased 54 per cent last year, compared with 2023.

Officers aiming to stop serial shoplifting offences at the root

From criminal behaviour orders to support services, police are exploring all avenues to stop repeat shoplifting offenders.

'Unfortunately the UK has become a playground for criminals,' says Patrick Christys

Do you feel more or less safe in Britain than you did a few years ago? The latest crime stats are out—and the UK, well, unfortunately, it’s becoming a playground for criminals. Crime rose a staggering 14 per cent in the year ending December 2024. Do you remember things like this?There were just under 55,000 incidents involving a knife in the year to December 2024. That’s up two per cent. But what about this?Pickpocketing is up 50 per cent. It’s …