Latest Crime & Security insight and analysis
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NewsLatest string of vape, tobacco and cigarette seizures across the UK
What recent enforcement actions have been implemented by different city councils?
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NewsProlific Crewe shoplifter given five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
A man has been banned from areas of Crewe after officers secured a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
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NewsACS and USDAW write to police urging more efforts on retail crime
ACS warns police leaders that plans to deprioritise shop theft will bolster criminal gangs
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NewsTen suspected shoplifters arrested in two weeks across Wolverhampton
Ten people have been arrested and charged with offences in the Wednesfield and Bilston areas
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NewsCrime and Policing Bill amendment could extend protection to delivery workers
The new clause could be considered during the remaining stages of the Bill
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NewsLeamington Spa c-store shut down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco
A store has been shut down after concerns regarding the sale of illegal vapes and other potential offences
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NewsOne in four cigarettes consumed in the UK found to be illicit
A new report by KPMG and commissioned by PMI found that one in four cigarettes consumed in the UK in 2024 were illicit
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NewsStaffordshire Police appeal for info on aggravated burglary at Co-op store
A store in Sutton Coldfield was raided by three men with metal bars earlier this month
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NewsBodycams make customers ‘less aggressive’, believe Certas Energy employees
The fuel and forecourt provider has invested £48k in 100 body-worn cameras for staff
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NewsChancellor’s Spending Review sees police funding upped by £2bn per year
The additional funds would support the government’s ‘Plan for Change’ commitment
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NewsOne in eight retailers witness ‘kamikaze’ shoplifting daily
The type of theft involves offenders clearing shelves in plain sight
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NewsCounterfeit tobacco and cash uncovered in Exeter raid
The raid followed detailed intelligence from the local community
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NewsRetail jobs fall by 360,000 in past decade
The BRC has estimated that a further 160,000 jobs are expected to be at risk over the next three years
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NewsStaffordshire Trading Standards back campaign to tackle underage sales
The ‘Right Age, Right Sale’ campaign highlights the importance of retail compliance
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NewsSenior changes announced at VoCoVo
Retail communications technology supplier VoCoVo has appointed Beth Worrall as CEO
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NewsIndie retailers are struggling to survive, according to The Fed
Retailers are grappling with rising costs, retail crime and the impact of illicit trade
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op expands executive leadership team
Karen Bennett and Andy Warman have new roles at Lincolnshire Co-op
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NewsUsdaw welcomes government’s zero tolerance of violence against retail staff
The government responded to a concern about abuse against shopworkers raised during the Home Office Questions yesterday
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NewsIllicit trade is ‘biggest threat’ to convenience stores
The SGF has warned that the illicit trade will further damage Scottish convenience stores
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NewsBirmingham store forced to close by police after locals complain
A shop in Acocks Green has been ordered to close after officers acted on concerns from the community