Despite improvements in many crime categories nationwide, retail theft and related violence remain major concerns for store owners and frontline staff. According to the 2025 Impact of Retail Theft & Violence  report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) , retailers saw an 18% increase in shoplifting incidents in 2024 compared to 2023 and a 17% rise in threats or acts of violence during those incidents. These trends aren’t unique to one part of the country — they affect busi

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