Labour blames 'shoplifter's charter' for rising store thefts
Shoplifting has been on the rise in recent years, despite falls in other types of theft.
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Shoplifting has been on the rise in recent years, despite falls in other types of theft.
As many as 909 sexual offences, excluding rape, were reported between December 1 and November 30, 2023, compared to 866 in the previous 12 months.
Detectives will instead be deployed to help teams working on other crimes such as burglary and assault, as the Met looks to plug recruitment gaps in roles across London
The Police and Crime Commissioner is asking people to share their views on his funding proposals for Lancashire Police in 2024/5
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel question PCC Donna Jones over the failings of the 101 service.