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Shoplifting: What’s behind the rise?
Shoplifting is rising. So what’s behind the increase and what can be done?
Shoplifting offences are rising across England and Wales, with Merseyside recording its highest level in a decade. But what’s driving the increase, who is responsible, and what’s being done to tackle the problem? We look at the reasons behind the rise and what it means for shops, communities and the police.
