The cost of living crisis has effected us in a variety of ways, many have fallen below the breadline because of the fact that the most basic household goods have become expensive.
Many retailers across the country have declared a sharp increase in shoplifting. Some believe that the lack of heavy police presence and security guards, has made people more likely to take a chance, this coupled with the fact that everything has increased in price significantly, is a big contributing factor to why we may be seeing an increase in shoplifting.
Although some of the household items like spreads and tinned foods are being stolen, the biggest loss is reportedly coming from the goods like viagra and contraceptive pills, as these are easily re-sellable, and enable the culprits to turn a profit quickly.