The present invention relates to an antitheft display device for socket, wherein the socket can be locked on the display device in an antitheft manner through the cooperation of a housing, a retainer, an inserting member, an elastic member and a positioning member. Furthermore, the socket can be released or locked simply through insertion and withdrawal of the positioning member, this allows the user to release the socket from the display device, or to position the socket again on the display device and turn on the antitheft function after use.