The Police Association is highlighting that retail crime is falling amidst rising related charges. 

Annual Ministry of Justice data to June shows record-high finalised charges for theft from a retail premises at over 21,000 – more than triple that of four years ago.  

Convictions also reached nearly 18,000, also more than tripling over the same period. 

Police Association President Steve Watt told Mike Hosking it goes to show the hard work Police are putting in. 

He says as convictions have risen, they're seeing decreases in the number of instances of retail crime. 

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The Police Association is highlighting that retail crime is falling amidst rising related charges.&nbsp;
Annual Ministry of Justice data to June shows record-high finalised charges for theft from a retail premises at over 21,000 – more than triple that of four years ago. &nbsp;
Convictions also reached nearly 18,000, also more than tripling over the same period.&nbsp;
Police Association President Steve Watt told Mike Hosking it goes to show the hard work Police are putting in.&nbsp;
He says as convictions have risen, they're seeing decreases in the number of instances of retail crime.&nbsp;
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Steve Watt: Police Association President on retail crime charges more than tripling compared to 2022

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