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flag Cumbria had one of the UK’s lowest shoplifting rates in 2024, despite a national rise in retail crime.

flag Cumbria had one of the UK’s lowest shoplifting rates in 2024 at 4.5 incidents per 1,000 people, ranking third nationally, according to Get Licensed research. flag This contrasts with a national surge in retail crime, with over 516,000 shoplifting offences in England and Wales—up 20% from the prior year and the highest since 2003. flag Retail crime now costs over £2 billion annually, and staff faced more than 2,000 violent or abusive incidents daily, some involving weapons. flag Cumbria Police stressed the importance of reporting incidents to improve data accuracy, support prosecutions, and enable measures like Criminal Behaviour Orders, noting that under-reporting may affect statistics. flag Officials urged public and business cooperation to combat retail crime and protect local economies.

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