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Tackling Retail Theft in Australia: Insights, Articles and Success Stories

Retail theft is rising—and it’s impacting businesses of every size across Australia. From large chains to local family-run stores, shoplifting and aggressive behaviour are costing retailers millions in lost revenue, damaged inventory, and staff safety concerns.

At Veesion Australia, we believe prevention starts with awareness and innovation. This blog explores the growing challenge of retail crime and showcases how AI-powered solutions are helping retailers respond in real time—reducing shrinkage, protecting staff, and creating safer shopping environments.

Crime in Victoria Hits Decade-High as Bail System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria has recorded a dramatic surge in crime, with recent figures showing the highest number of reported incidents in over ten years. The steep rise comes despite recent legal reforms aimed at keeping repeat offenders behind bars. In the 12 months to June, nearly half a million criminal offences were logged across the state — a jump of more than 18% compared to the previous year. The overall…
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Victoria’s Crime Surge Sparks Doubts Over Bail Reforms

Victoria is grappling with a significant spike in crime, with the latest data showing the state has recorded its highest number of criminal incidents in more than ten years. Despite recent efforts to toughen bail laws, crime continues to rise—raising questions about the effectiveness of the government’s crackdown. In the year leading up to June 30, more than 483,000 criminal incidents were…
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Kmart, Bunnings Hit by Organised Crime as Wesfarmers Calls for Crackdown

Wesfarmers CEO Calls for Action on Retail Crime and Slams Proposed Business Tax Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott has raised alarm over a surge in organised retail crime targeting its major brands — Bunnings, Kmart, Officeworks, and Priceline. Speaking on Thursday, Scott said crime syndicates were increasingly stealing high-value items like power tools and tech gadgets, with many ending up on…
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From Store Shelves to National Impact: The $9B Theft Problem Facing Australia

Retail Theft Now a $9 Billion Crisis — And a National Productivity Issue Retailers across Australia are facing an escalating wave of crime, costing the industry an estimated $9 billion annually in stolen goods, damages, and security expenses. Since the pandemic, theft has surged — from organised crime groups and ram raids to violent incidents targeting staff. Major chains are investing in…
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Discover the success story of the AMSTERDAM RETAIL ASSOCIATION (ARA)

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Duty-Free Stores Save Over €200,000 with AI-Powered Theft Prevention Technology The Airport Retail Association (ARA) at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has achieved a major milestone in loss prevention, saving over €200,000 in high-end merchandise by deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology developed by…
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What is Video Surveillance?

In today’s world, where security is more critical than ever, video surveillance has become an essential tool for safeguarding both people and property. From small businesses to large government complexes, these systems help monitor activities, deter criminal behavior, and ensure a safer environment. But what exactly is video surveillance, and how does it work? What is Video Surveillance? At…
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What is Shoplifting, and What Are the Effective Techniques to Prevent It?

With inflation on the rise, shoplifting is expected to become more prevalent, even among loyal customers. This poses a significant threat to store profitability, especially when coupled with poor shrinkage management. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to take action against this growing issue—and Veesion is here to assist! What is Shoplifting? Shoplifting is the criminal act of taking goods…
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How to Enhance Store Security?

Veesion is a Paris-based security company specializing in advanced gesture recognition technology. Since 2018, we have been detecting theft-related behaviors in retail environments worldwide. Our cutting-edge software utilizes the latest advancements in deep learning to identify theft gestures in real-time, integrating seamlessly with existing video surveillance systems across various…
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Veesion Ai wins second RETAIL RISK Award

BEST NEWCOMER New Zealand for 2025 Veesion Ai plugin for existing CCTV security system identifies theft as it happens. Sends instant Alerts with video clips to the store teams. Anonymous Ai overlay. No facial recognition. SYDNEY, Australia, Friday 7th 2025: Veesion is honoured to be named as the winner of the RETAIL RISK BEST NEWCOMER AWARD for New Zealand 2025. This is the second Retail…
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What is Shrinkage?

Theft poses a significant threat to stores, not just by eroding the trust between store owners and their customers, but also by negatively impacting the store’s financial performance. To measure the extent and impact of theft, we include it in the store’s shrinkage calculations. This approach helps assess the discrepancy between the store’s theoretical inventory and its actual stock. What is…
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Veesion is the AI ‘plugin’ solution for CCTV security systems that automates 
 the detection of suspicious behaviour and theft, and sends immediate alerts, in real time.