Angus Reid finds 62 per cent of Canadians believe crime is increasing

Shoplifting incidents are at their highest mark in decades. After a drop during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, each subsequent year has featured more shoplifting. “Increased financial pressures, mental health and addiction issues, lower police staffing levels, and other aspects are credited for this, as well as a focus on theft among organized crime,” says Kurl.