Rural Retailers Under Siege: The Devastating Rise in Shoplifting and Theft The latest research from NFU Mutual paints a stark picture of the impact of shoplifting and theft on rural retailers in the UK.
Nine out of 10 rural stores have fallen victim to crime in the past year, with an average financial cost of £83,000 per affected business.
The statistics are a testament to the devastating toll that these crimes take on local communities and businesses.