Using banning orders to crack down on shoplifters and protect retail staff
17:30 12/03/2025Our officers seek court orders to ban persistent offenders from stores they target – ignoring the ban can lead to jail
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Our officers seek court orders to ban persistent offenders from stores they target – ignoring the ban can lead to jail
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Most commonly reported crimes during Jan 2025
Crime for last year
Month | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Feb 2024 | 230 | 8.8% |
Mar 2024 | 228 | 8.8% |
Apr 2024 | 222 | 8.5% |
May 2024 | 206 | 7.9% |
Jun 2024 | 190 | 7.3% |
Jul 2024 | 248 | 9.5% |
Aug 2024 | 263 | 10.1% |
Sep 2024 | 221 | 8.5% |
Oct 2024 | 189 | 7.3% |
Nov 2024 | 218 | 8.4% |
Dec 2024 | 196 | 7.5% |
Jan 2025 | 191 | 7.3% |