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Criminals ‘systematically’ targeting UK shops, costing £400m last year, say retailers
- Retailers say criminals are systematically targeting UK shops, driving high violence and theft costs.
- The BRC reports 5.5 million shoplifting incidents last year, costing about £400m.
- Violence against workers remains high, with an average of 36 incidents of violence involving a weapon per day.
- The government proposes new crime rules to support retail workers, including a standalone assault offence.
- Police response to shop crime improved slightly, with 13% rating it as good or excellent.
- Retailers credit security investments for reducing violence and abuse.
- Usdaw union cites ongoing unacceptable levels of violence toward staff.
- Cost of living and tech in stores linked to rising theft concerns, per experts.
- The crime bill also aims to improve data sharing and target prolific offenders.
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