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Package Theft is Getting Worse. Here's What You Can Do About It.
How to prevent packages from being stolen
Having a package swiped is infuriating — but you don’t have to put up with it. Proactive security moves can help keep your goods out of the hands of porch pirates.
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Tech to thwart porch pirates
Doorbell cameras can help you catch a porch pirate in the act and shoo them away—whether you’re at home or not.
Package theft statistics
It’s hard to get the full story about how often package theft happens, the value of stolen items, and the success rate for recovery because there’s no central way of tracking it in the US.
To help fill the gap, we’ve been studying package theft for the past several years. Our independent surveys and research have been featured by multiple outlets including CNBC, The New York Times, PBS NewsHour, and The Today Show.
Get the full story in our complete report: 2025 U.S. Package Theft Reports nd Worst Metro Cities for Porch Pirates.
Who's stealing this stuff anyway? And why?
Great questions! We sat down with package theft expert and criminologist Dr. Ben Stickle to learn more about porch pirates and why package thefts seem to be on the rise. Watch our interviews below.
Meet our package theft expert
Dr. Ben Stickle is a former sheriff’s deputy and crime scene processor. He’s an expert on policing, metal theft, and porch piracy. Ben has published dozens of academic publications and presented at both national and international conferences (including at the United Nations). He’ss also made prominent appearances in the media, including on Good Morning America and CSPAN.
What to do if a package is stolen
Sometimes—no matter what you do—a package still gets pilfered. We’ve got the steps to take if porch pirates sail away with your booty.
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