New Forest shoplifting surges amid police presence demands

As reported by Bournemouth Echo · Updated 21 Sept, 12:01

New Forest shoplifting rose 15 per cent to 1,061 offences in the year to March 2026, prompting councillors and retailers to call for more high-street police across the district.

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• New Forest shoplifting surges amid police presence demandsBournemouth Echo · 21 Sept, 12:01