Police systems used to track crime may be struggling to cope - with a growing number of reports

Auror is an Auckland intelligence platform used by retailers to give Police information on potential offenders.

It shows retail theft reports have doubled from 4000 a month in 2022 - to 8000 a month this year.

Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says the volume gives a good idea of the total crime picture.

He says Police want to understand where there are prolific offenders, as well as deal with other matters.