Record 5.6 million thefts from UK stores in 2023

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) in its report revealed that theft cases from convenience stores in this country increased fivefold in 2023 compared to the previous year and recorded its highest record.

This association announced that the findings of the 2023 crime report show that the theft index has reached new records. From five times the number to 1.1 million cases in 2022. The report added that most of the items reported stolen were meat, alcohol, and confectionery, while the average loss per store was about £5,000 ($6,336). It covers the UK, adding that the number of documented cases of brutal robbery in UK convenience stores will increase from 41,000 in 2022 to around 76,000 in 2023. related to drug or alcohol addiction and organized crime.

The British Retail Chain Association has previously announced that it is using artificial intelligence technology in its stores to combat the increasing number of robberies and attacks on staff.

Economic recession and false promises

On February 15, it was revealed that the UK economy will enter recession in the second half of 2023, dealing a slight blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has repeatedly promised the country more growth if re-elected.

In the final quarter of 2023, UK GDP contracted unexpectedly and worse than forecast by 0.3%, compared with the 0.1% forecast by economists in a Reuters poll.
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This was reportedly due to the manufacturing, construction and wholesale sectors.

On the other hand, GDP per capita in the UK from 2022 There has been no growth, marking the longest recession in more than four decades.