Crime, Christmas and the cost of living: Will the peak period see retail abuse continue to climb?

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It’s supposed to be a time of unbridled seasonal joy – according to the images of festive celebrations and happy families – but the pressures of creating a ‘perfect Christmas Day’ means it can also become an extremely stressful time for many.

This year, the pressure of finding the perfect presents or buying the last turkey in the shop is being exacerbated by rocketing inflation and soaring costs. For many, the price of essential items are increasingly becoming unaffordable, let alone festive staples such as pigs in blankets or brussels sprouts.

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