UK Shoplifting Epidemic: How to Stop It! | Retail Crime is Out of Control. Shoplifting in the UK has reached epidemic levels, with retail crime skyrocketing and violent shoplifters acting without fear of consequences. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), thefts rose by 3.7 million incidents, costing UK retailers a staggering £2 billion. Meanwhile, attacks on shopworkers have surged by 50%, with over 2,000 daily incidents. 🚨 So what's the solution? Zero-tolerance policing! The Broken Windows strategy, successfully implemented in New York by Bill Bratton, helped clean up crime by cracking down on low-level offences before they escalated. I met this man in the Big Apple and he has left a lasting impression on me. Could this approach work in the UK? Or is it time for tougher laws and policing to restore order? 🔹 Are weak laws and soft sentencing to blame? 🔹 Should police prioritise retail theft over other crimes? 🔹 Is the rise of organised shoplifting gangs making things worse? Join the discussion on UK politics, crime, and law enforcement-like, comment, and subscribe for more free speech debates on pressing issues affecting Britain today!