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Shoplifting Surge: Pensioners Driven by Cost of Living

5/12/2025

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In the UK, a troubling trend emerges as shoplifting surges, particularly among pensioners grappling with the escalating cost of living. Kingdom Services Group reveals that over 5% of offenders are now aged 50 and above. With shoplifting offenses hitting a staggering 516,000 in 2024, urgent calls for legislative reform echo across the nation.

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In the UK, a troubling trend emerges as shoplifting surges, particularly among pensioners grappling with the escalating cost of living. Kingdom Services Group reveals that over 5% of offenders are now aged 50 and above. With shoplifting offenses hitting a staggering 516,000 in 2024, urgent calls for legislative reform echo across the nation.