Calls from victims of theft to helpline surged 66% last year, new report finds
The report highlighted the number of contacts regarding thefts rose from 80 in 2023 to 133 last year.
The number of victims of theft seeking support last year from the Crime Victims Helpline surged by 66%, according to its annual report.
The Crime Victims Helpline assists victims of crime by providing information and support to callers. Last year, it dealt with 6,869 contacts, up from 6,507 the previous year.
