Written questions

Shoplifting: Sutton Coldfield

Commons · Question 28285 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of shoplifting in Royal Sutton Coldfield over the last three years.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 14 Sep 2026

The level of shop theft remains unacceptable. But our 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...