# Shoplifting crisis reported by shops and police in England and Wales

https://mins.news/en/video/60375

- BBC News, 2026-09-16 05:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW6OYQ5xYSQ

> Police forces across England and Wales recorded 502,011 shoplifting offences in 2025-26, excluding cases handled by the British Transport Police. More than half of investigations ended without a suspect being identified. The government is considering measures beyond prison and drug treatment, including technology and court orders barring prolific offenders from certain shops or areas.