Tag #Violence Against Retail Staff

What factors contribute to the perceived inadequacy of the police response to retail crime, and how does this influence criminal behavior?

The increase in retail crime is linked to a perceived lack of police response; 61 percent of retailers rate the police response as 'poor' or 'very poor'. This lack of consequence emboldens criminals, leading to more violent incidents, including those involving weapons, which doubled to 70 per day. The rising costs of security measures (£1.8 billion) highlight the industry's struggle to combat this issue independently.",