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UK retail violence down 20% but still high, with 118 daily incidents and 36 weapon attacks, despite £5B in security spending.
According to the British Retail Consortium's Crime Report, violence against UK retailers decreased by 20% but is still at a historically high level, with 118 physical incidents and 36 attacks involving weapons per day.
Theft, particularly by organized gangs targeting expensive goods, is still common despite more than £5 billion in security investments and better police response; parcel theft costs more than £100 million.
The forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill will reduce the threshold for prosecuting low-level theft and establish a separate offense for assaulting retail employees.
Stronger enforcement, improved data sharing, and coordinated action to address systemic issues are demanded by BRC and union leaders, who emphasize the ongoing risks to employees.
La violencia minorista en el Reino Unido bajó un 20%, pero sigue siendo alta, con 118 incidentes diarios y 36 ataques con armas, a pesar de los 5 mil millones de libras en gastos de seguridad.