Neighbourhood officers continue to tackle shoplifting as over 3,600 arrested

Officers across the force made more than 3,600 arrests for shoplifting offences between April 2024 and March 2025.

The sum – averaging approximately 300 a month – was a near 50% increase on the year prior, which saw just over 2,400 made. The total was 3,631.

The 12-months to March 2025 saw 1,938 charged and remanded, with a further 957 charged and bailed. This represents a 38.1% and 63.3% increase respectively on the previous year.

The arrests and charges meant an increase in solved outcomes – a 59% increase over the last 12 months.

In the most recent full month of data (May), 261 arrests were made with 192 charges secured. 

The increases across the board are down to the determined efforts of local neighbourhood teams, who work closely with stores, partners, and local authorities to provide the best possible service to businesses who are the victims of theft and other criminality.

Today (Wednesday 25 June), the theme of the day for national Neighbourhood Week of Action 2025 is shoplifting, and teams across GMP will be conducting a variety of work and action across each and every district.

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