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Shoplifting crimes rise by 133% in five years but just 20% are charged
- Shoplifting offences in England and Wales have doubled over five years, rising 133%.
- Only 19.8% of offences in 2024/25 resulted in a charged outcome nationwide.
- Metropolitan Police charged just 6.5% of shoplifting cases in 2024/25.
- Durham Constabulary had the best charge rate at 32.7% in 2024/25.
- London retailers face rising shoplifting, with the Met reporting 93,626 cases in 2024/25.
- Lib Dem MP Max Wilkinson urged revival of visible neighbourhood policing.
- Home Office said progress is being made and charges are rising.
- Met Police reported a 14% positive outcome rate for 2024/25.
- Retailers report security concerns and CCTV discussions with police.
- England and Wales’ 2024/25 offences total and charged outcomes are linked to policing reforms.
- The piece cites various regional charge rates beyond London.
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