Retail Crime

Being a predominantly retail environment, we suffer from a high-level of shop theft. Alongside the thefts businesses also suffer with ASB linked to this activity.

Police are using a range of resources, including high visibility, and plain clothes officers to identify, deter, and apprehend potential shoplifters.

Actions

• 13 October 2026
  

  Police are continuing to conduct Hi-vis patrols in and around Clifton Down shopping centre, and responding to any reports of shop theft.

  Police are also carrying out plain-clothes operations to try and identify and apprehend suspects.

  All businesses are encouraged to report any incidents that take place, and police are working with local security, and the council, to collect evidence to effectively investigate any incidents.

• 20 April 2026
  

  We’re taking a proactive and visible approach to tackling shoplifting in Clifton Clifton Down. This includes regular high‑visibility patrols in key retail areas, working closely with shop staff and security teams to share real‑time intelligence, and targeting known offenders through partnership operations. We’re also encouraging businesses to report all incidents so we can identify patterns and respond quickly. By combining prevention, partnership, and enforcement, we’re aiming to reduce thefts and create a safer, more confident shopping environment for everyone.