NY and LA Have Seen the Largest Increases in Shoplifting Since 2019

What we’re showing

The percentage change in reported shoplifting incidents across an assortment of major U.S. cities, between Jan 2019 and June 2023 (before and after the COVID-19 pandemic).

Key takeaways

• Shoplifting in New York and Los Angeles has become much more common since the pandemic.
• On the flipside, other major cities have seen large decreases in shoplifting.
• San Francisco has received media attention for its perceived rise in retail crime, though this data shows shoplifting in the city has actually decreased by 5%.