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Shoplifting Video Dataset
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Shoplifting Video Dataset

This synthetic video dataset offers simulated shoplifting and normal behavior scenes captured in a real environment. Ideal for detecting human actions through deep learning.

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Size

182 files (.mp4 videos) — 640×480 resolution — 30 FPS — 2 classes

Licence

CC BY 4.0

Description

The dataset Shoplifting Video contains video clips captured in a computer vision laboratory, representing two behaviors: “normal” (walking, product inspection) and “shoplifting” (hiding objects in bags or under clothing). The videos are recorded with a 32 MP camera, in 640×480, at 30 frames/s.

What is this dataset for?

  • Train models to detect suspicious behavior in stores
  • Testing action recognition algorithms on video streams
  • Create prototypes of intelligent surveillance systems

Can it be enriched or improved?

Yes, we can complete this dataset with other camera angles or diversify the scenarios (types of theft, interactions between people). Additional annotations (bounding boxes, keypoints) could also be added for multi-task models (action + location).

🔎 In summary

Criterion Evaluation
🧩 Ease of use⭐⭐⭐⭐✩ (Videos organized in folders)
🧼 Need for cleaning⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very low – clean and well-structured)
🏷️ Annotation richness⭐⭐✩✩✩ (Low – only global labels)
📜 Commercial license✅ Yes (CC BY 4.0)
👨‍💻 Beginner friendly⚠️ Yes, but requires video processing know-how
🔁 Fine-tuning ready🏃 Useful for fine-tuning action detection
🌍 Cultural diversity⚠️ Not specified – synthetic data captured locally

🧠 Recommended for

  • Computer vision researchers
  • Video surveillance projects
  • Anomaly detection

🔧 Compatible tools

  • OpenCV
  • PyTorch Video
  • Detectron2
  • Kinetics-based pipelines

💡 Tip

For more robustness, couple this dataset with real flows or flows generated synthetically via GaNS or 3D simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this dataset contain frame-by-frame annotations?

No, the videos are simply labeled as “normal” or “stolen.” There are no temporal or spatial annotations.

Is it possible to use this dataset for real-time detection?

Yes, it can be used as initial training for surveillance camera action detection models.

Is this dataset suitable for supervised learning?

Yes, videos are classified by binary label, which makes it possible to train a supervised video classifier.

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