泰晤士河谷PCC认为,据报商店行窃率上升是积极的,启动应用软件有助于犯罪报告。 Thames Valley PCC sees reported shoplifting rise as positive, launches app to aid crime reporting.

泰晤士河谷警方及犯罪专员Matthew Barber表示, 上报的商店行窃增加22%是正面的, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber says a 22% increase in reported shoplifting is positive, indicating better reporting rather than more crime. 他发起了一个“零售犯罪论坛”和一个免费的应用程序“DISC”,以帮助企业报告事件。 He launched a 'Retail Crime Forum' and a free app, 'DISC,' to help businesses report incidents. 尽管报告有所增加,但该地区的购物率仍低于全国平均水平。 Despite the rise in reports, the region's shoplifting rate is still below the national average. 一项调查显示,79%的零售商都面临犯罪,有些零售商考虑由于犯罪压力而离开该行业。 A survey shows that 79% of retailers have faced crime, with some considering leaving the industry due to crime pressures.