Retail Crime Is Still Rising in Scotland Five Years After the New Law
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Shop theft in Scotland rises 20% as retail worker assaults hit 11,794
Shop theft in Scotland increased 20% in the year to June 2026, according to the latest figures published by the Scottish Government. Recorded shoplifting crimes rose from 47,381 to 56,920 over the period. The total is also 129% higher than the 24,877 offences recorded in the year ending June 2022. Earlier official statistics showed shoplifting has increased for five consecutive years in Scotland and is now at its highest level since 1971. The la…
Retail Crime Is Still Rising in Scotland Five Years After the New Law
The latest figures published by the Scottish Government show that shop theft has once again increased in 2026, while assaults reported under the Protection of Workers (Retail) Act 2021 reach a new total of 11,794 (to June 26).Shoplifting in the year ending June 2026 increased by 20 per cent compared to the previous year (from 47,381 to 56,920 crimes), marking an increase of 129 per cent from the year ending June 2022 (from 24,877 to 56,920 crime…
SGF responds to government figures showing 2026 retail crime increase in Scotland
The latest figures published by the Scottish government show that shop theft has once again increased in 2026, while assaults reported under the Protection of Workers (Retail) Act 2021 reach a new total of 11,794 (to June 26). Shoplifting in the year ending June 2026… This story continues at SGF responds to government figures showing 2026 retail crime increase in Scotland Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail
Call for action as shoplifting in Scotland soars
Scottish Retail Consortium speaks up over 20% rise in store thefts Shoplifting levels in Scotland have soared, according to the latest official figures. Photo: industryviews/Shutterstock THE Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) wants increased funding for the Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce after the latest official recorded crime figures for the country showed shoplifting had soared by 20% during the year to June. The stats show shoplifting …
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