Shoplifting offences reported by police in England and Wales have risen to a 20-year high, according to official figures. It comes as UK retailers warn that crime in stores is “spiralling out of control” – with 55,000 thefts a day and violent and abusive incidents rising by 50% last year. The rise in crime follows a time of squeezed living costs, with UK inflation hitting 40-year highs in recent years. We want to hear from you – are you a retail worker, security guard, customer or someone else who has experience related to rising shiplifting? What stories do you have, and what’s it like on the frontline? Share your experience You can share your story about the rise of shoplifting by filling in the form below. Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish. For more information please see our terms of service and privacy policy.