Shoplifting and Retail Theft in California

Shoplifting and Retail Theft in California

December 03, 2022 04:35 PM

Target Walmart CVS Walgreens Whole Food Market Trader Joe's ALDI Loss Prevention ORC California

In a recent Plasse Poll that asked 303 California residents 18+ from Dec. 1 - Dec. 2 about Shoplifting and Retail Theft in California found that 27% of people had stolen or shoplifted from a store with only 3% having ever been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony. Other Poll Results: When comparing Walmart to Target participants thought Walmart was the easiest to steal from. When comparing Home Depot to Lowes participants thought Home Depot was the easiest to steal from. When comparing CVS to Walgreens participants thought Walgreens was the easiest to steal from. When comparing Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, and ALDI participants thought ALDI was the easiest to steal from. 68% percent of participants thought shoplifting is a serious crime in California.

POLL RESULTS: Shoplifting and Retail Theft in California

Total Entries 313
Description This poll will ask a series of questions related to shoplifting and retail theft in the State of California.
Start 2022-12-02 00:00:00
End 2022-12-09 00:00:00
Population Size 39300000
Actual Sample Size 303
Actual Confidence Level 94.37%
Mode Online



Clear


Q. 1
What is your age?
  • Under 18 years old
    0 responses / 0.00%
  • 18 - 24 years old
    64 responses / 20.45%
  • 25 - 34 years old
    109 responses / 34.82%
  • 35 - 44 years old
    57 responses / 18.21%
  • 45 - 54 years old
    38 responses / 12.14%
  • 55 - 64 years old
    29 responses / 9.27%
  • 65 - 74 years old
    14 responses / 4.47%
  • 75 - 84 years old
    2 responses / 0.64%
  • 85+ years old
    0 responses / 0.00%
Q. 2
What is your gender?
  • Female
    142 responses / 46.41%
  • Male
    159 responses / 51.96%
  • Other
    5 responses / 1.63%
Q. 3
How would you describe yourself?
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin
    45 responses / 14.56%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
    2 responses / 0.65%
  • Asian
    94 responses / 30.42%
  • Black or African American
    11 responses / 3.56%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    1 responses / 0.32%
  • White
    156 responses / 50.49%
Q. 4
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed?
  • Less than a high school diploma
    1 responses / 0.33%
  • Graduated High School
    29 responses / 9.45%
  • GED
    3 responses / 0.98%
  • Some College but no degree
    70 responses / 22.80%
  • Associate degree
    23 responses / 7.49%
  • Bachelor’s degree
    139 responses / 45.28%
  • Master’s degree
    32 responses / 10.42%
  • Doctorate
    10 responses / 3.26%
Q. 5
What is your current employment status?
  • Employed full time 40+ hours per week
    133 responses / 43.18%
  • Employed part time
    42 responses / 13.64%
  • Unemployed and currently looking for work
    33 responses / 10.71%
  • Unemployed and not currently looking for work
    8 responses / 2.60%
  • Student
    27 responses / 8.77%
  • Retired
    15 responses / 4.87%
  • Homemaker
    9 responses / 2.92%
  • Self-employed
    38 responses / 12.34%
  • Disabled
    3 responses / 0.97%
Q. 6
What is your household income?
  • Less than $20,000
    38 responses / 12.58%
  • $20,000 to $34,999
    34 responses / 11.26%
  • $35,000 to $49,999
    25 responses / 8.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    64 responses / 21.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    51 responses / 16.89%
  • Over $100,000
    90 responses / 29.80%
Q. 7
Have you ever been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony related to retail shoplifting or theft?
  • Yes
    8 responses / 2.63%
  • No
    294 responses / 96.71%
  • No Comment
    2 responses / 0.66%
Q. 8
Have you ever shoplifted or stole from a store?
  • Yes
    83 responses / 27.30%
  • No
    213 responses / 70.07%
  • No Comment
    8 responses / 2.63%
Q. 9
Which of these stores do you think is the easiest to steal from?
  • Target
    54 responses / 17.76%
  • Walmart
    159 responses / 52.30%
  • No Comment
    91 responses / 29.93%
Q. 10
Which of these stores do you think is the easiest to steal from?
  • Lowes
    51 responses / 16.94%
  • Home Depot
    116 responses / 38.54%
  • No Comment
    134 responses / 44.52%
Q. 11
Which of these stores do you think is the easiest to steal from?
  • CVS
    89 responses / 29.37%
  • Walgreens
    103 responses / 33.99%
  • No Comment
    111 responses / 36.63%
Q. 12
Which of these stores do you think is the easiest to steal from?
  • Whole Foods Market
    93 responses / 31.53%
  • Trader Joes
    87 responses / 29.49%
  • Aldi
    115 responses / 38.98%
Q. 13
Do you think shoplifting is a serious problem in California?
  • Yes
    206 responses / 67.99%
  • No
    71 responses / 23.43%
  • No Comment
    26 responses / 8.58%

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