Shoplifting Gangs Target Bath

Sunday, 1st December 2024 at 3:26pm

As reported on the Express website, Bath – one of the UK’s most affluent cities – is experiencing a huge surge in shoplifting.

Residents believe it’s the city’s wealth which has caused it to be a target, as data shows the crime is escalating quicker than anywhere else in the country.

Incidents of shoplifting increased by over 83 percent in the 12 months leading up to September 2024, forcing local businesses to invest in extra security measures.

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