A recent House of Lords inquiry has highlighted ‘unacceptable’ levels of shoplifting in the UK, with over 440,000 incidents reported in just one month. The committee emphasized the need for police to take immediate action, improve crime reporting for retailers, and enhance rehabilitation funding. Shoplifting, which has surged to an estimated 17 million incidents annually, costs the retail sector nearly £2 billion, impacting families and communities. Recommendations include better reporting systems, stricter regulations to deter online sales of stolen goods, and increased police resources to address this growing issue.