What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
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The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
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