Among Americans, growing concerns about shoplifting have risen, contributing to more significant concerns about how crime will impact the fate of major cities. Reports about shoplifting have noted its increase, and former President Donald Trump has even expressed his support for the shooting of shoplifters. However, despite the increased conversation about shoplifting, it is hard to determine if there has been a noteworthy rise. Law enforcement does not usually differentiate between theft from retailers and other forms of robbery, and according to the Council on Criminal Justice, there has been a 7