Shoplifting Rates Spike Across US While Other Crimes Dip Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, Study Finds
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Shoplifting rates increased during the first half of 2024 while other serious crimes have decreased to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Council of Criminal Justice (CCJ) study. Shoplifting increased 24% in 23 cities…
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