Retail Trade: Theft
2026-07-01 · Home Office · HL1577 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of shop theft, and what action they plan to take as a result.
Answer
Action to restore neighbourhood policing is making a difference - including delivering more than 3,100 additional police officers and PCSOs into neighbourhood roles since March 2025.There are signs the tide is turning, with a small fall in shop theft offe...