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NY and LA Have Seen the Largest Increases in Shoplifting Since 2019
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What we’re showing
The percentage change in reported shoplifting incidents across an assortment of major U.S. cities, between Jan 2019 and June 2023 (before and after the COVID-19 pandemic).
Key takeaways
- Shoplifting in New York and Los Angeles has become much more common since the pandemic.
- On the flipside, other major cities have seen large decreases in shoplifting.
- San Francisco has received media attention for its perceived rise in retail crime, though this data shows shoplifting in the city has actually decreased by 5%.
Dataset
City | State | % Change in Shoplifting |
---|---|---|
New York | NY | 64 |
Los Angeles | CA | 61 |
Virginia Beach | VA | 44 |
Dallas | TX | 20 |
Raleigh | NC | 19 |
Boston | MA | 12 |
Pittsburgh | PA | 8 |
San Francisco | CA | -5 |
Lincoln | NE | -6 |
Memphis | TN | -6 |
Chicago | IL | -13 |
Nashville | TN | -15 |
Denver | CO | -17 |
Seattle | WA | -20 |
Cincinnati | OH | -22 |
Chandler | AZ | -33 |
Colorado Springs | CO | -46 |
Austin | TX | -47 |
St. Louis | MO | -48 |
Minneapolis | MN | -57 |
St. Paul | MN | -65 |
St. Petersburg | FL | -78 |
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