FOI 5946
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0005946
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 11th May 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
Please provide:
The total number of recorded theft offences where "Jellycat" is specifically mentioned in:
the crime report summary,
property description,
investigation notes, or
associated retail loss reports.
A monthly breakdown of these offences from January 2025 through May 2026.
Where available, the estimated total value of goods stolen:
by month, and
as an overall total.
The number of incidents involving:
shoplifting,
burglary,
robbery,
theft from person, and
organised retail crime.
The number of arrests made connected to these offences.
The number of cases that resulted in:
charge,
summons,
caution,
community resolution, or
no further action.
The number of cases referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The number of prosecutions and/or convictions recorded, if held.
The three locations (towns/cities or retail areas) within your force area with the highest number of Jellycat-related theft reports.
Any internal reports, intelligence assessments, briefing notes, or communications held concerning:
trends in Jellycat thefts,
organised theft of Jellycat products,
reseller activity,
retail crime targeting toy shops or department stores, or
social media-driven demand for Jellycat products.
Any data held regarding repeat offenders or linked offences involving Jellycat thefts.
Any guidance issued to officers or retailers relating to the prevention of high-demand toy thefts, including Jellycat items.
Reply
|
Local Policing Area |
Month |
Year |
Primary Offence Sub Sub Group |
Location Address Line 3 |
Location |
Value |
Outcome Type |
|
Shropshire |
March |
2025 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Bridgnorth |
WV16 |
£150 |
Type 1 - Charged/Summonsed/Postal Requisition |
|
South Worcestershire |
June |
2025 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Norton |
WR11 |
Not Recorded |
Type 1 - Charged/Summonsed/Postal Requisition |
|
South Worcestershire |
August |
2025 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Worcester |
WR5 |
Not Recorded |
Type 14 - Evidential Difficulties Victim Based- Suspect Not Identified: Crime Confirmed But The Victim Either Declines Or Unable To Support Further Police Investigation To Identify The Offender |
|
South Worcestershire |
August |
2025 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Stanford Bridge |
WR6 |
£875 |
Ongoing Investigation |
|
Shropshire |
September |
2025 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Shrewsbury |
SY1 |
£300 |
Type 18 - Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified. Crime Investigated As Far As Reasonably Possible-Case Closed Pending Further Investigative Opportunities Becoming Available |
|
Herefordshire |
September |
2025 |
BURGLARY - BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY |
Hereford |
HR1 |
£30 |
Type 18 - Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified. Crime Investigated As Far As Reasonably Possible-Case Closed Pending Further Investigative Opportunities Becoming Available |
|
Herefordshire |
April |
2026 |
SHOPLIFTING |
Worcester |
WR6 |
Not Recorded |
Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
The number of arrests made connected to these offences: 2
The number of cases that resulted in:
Charge: 2
Summons: 0
Caution: 0
Community Resolution: 0,
No Further Action: 4
1 investigation is still ongoing.