Shoplifting rises 37%, Office of National Statistics reveals
Shoplifting offences have increased by 37%, with the number rising to 430,104 compared to 315,040 in the year ending December 2022, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
5.6 million incidents of shop theft recorded in UK stores
The ACS 2024 Crime Report finds that UK stores recorded a staggering 5.6m incidents of shop theft over the last year, significantly more than the 1.1m incidents recorded last year
Exhibiting at the National Convenience Show 2024
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Entering the ACS Innovation Showcase
In November we entered the annual Innovation Showcase, organised by ACS. The showcase is an opportunity for retailers and suppliers to come together to explore the latest products and services set ...
A petition for Security Grants for small businesses
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) is calling on the Government to provide grants of up to £1,500 to smaller, independent retailers to help them purchase equipment to counter in-stor...
The effect of the cost of living crisis on shoplifting
Supermarkets are responding to a rise in shoplifting by putting empty coffee jars on the shelves, limiting the number of steaks on view and adding security tags to everyday items such as milk.
1.1 million incidents of shop theft in 2022
The ACS reports that last year there were over 1,000,000 incidents of theft from shops in the UK. 79% of retailers believe the cost of living crisis has lead to an increase in theft