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UK Retail Crime Surge: Causes & Solutions by Mike Blamires is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Retail crime in the UK has surged by over 35% between 2023 and 2024, particularly affecting community-focused retailers like Co-operative stores, which reported more than 175,000 incidents in six months. The rise is attributed to factors such as addiction, repeat offenders, and inadequate police response, prompting calls for stronger legal protections for retail workers and new legislation to address violence against them. A five-point plan has been proposed to enhance safety and support for both retail sta
- Author
- Mike Blamires
- Language
- EN