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Just 270 prolific shoplifters linked to over 28,000 offences across England
About 270 prolific shoplifting suspects were linked to 28,415 recorded offences by 27 police forces across England between 2020-21 and 2025-26. The 28,415 offences average 105 per person, with one suspect in Sussex linked to 247 shoplifting crimes. The government is exploring new ways to tackle shoplifting, including technology and court orders, as organised crime also drives the problem.
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