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Motion · S6M-20864 · 19 Feb 2026

Scottish Grocers' Federation Crime Report 2025-26

Lodged by Murdo Fraser (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Members' Business Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the publication by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) of The Scottish Crime Report 2025/26; further notes that 54.8% of convenience retailers who responded to SGF's crime survey reported that shoplifting has increased over the past year, with 99.6% stating that it is a daily occurrence; acknowledges that 99.4% of respondents reported experiencing weekly incidents of abuse when refusing a sale or requesting proof of age, and notes calls for greater action to tackle retail crime across Scotland, including in the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.