2024 Package Theft Annual Report and Statistics
From the article: "...Porch pirates stole at least 58 million packages valued at $12 billion over the past year. ...Security.org’s 2024 package theft assessment is the most comprehensive report on the topic to date, designed to better diagnose and combat this problem. We surveyed more than 11,000 adults from all 50 states to identify the breadth of the issue, the most vulnerable locations, and the most popular methods for battling the pirates as the holiday shopping season kicks off. Key Findings: Porch pirates ...Criminals seem to target certain residential building types more than others—homes with more occupants tend to experience higher theft rates. This may be because densely populated dwellings offer more potential targets and allow criminals to blend in more easily. Another factor could be that single-family homes are more challenging to approach without being noticed and are more likely to have security measures in place."
Article Reference: www.security.org
