What’s the truth behind the ‘shoplifting epidemic’? Six key questions answered

This is an interesting viewpoint of shoplifting from the UK. I think it differs slightly from what takes place in the US. What are your thoughts…..

According to media reports, in 2023 the UK experienced an unprecedented wave of shoplifting. The theory goes that the cost of living crisis and poor police responses are driving a crime wave.
— Read on phys.org/news/2023-12-truth-shoplifting-epidemic-key.html