Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like this one! Learn how to protect your home, your loved ones, yourself, and your belongings.
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.
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, Marketplace, Woman’s Day, and First for Women magazine.
Get the full story in our complete report: Worst Metro Cities for Package Theft.
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
Image: Dr. Ben Stickle
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.
Recent Articles
SimpliSafe Home Security Review 2025
Our research found SimpliSafe is a straightforward, low-cost, DIY home security solution. Its equipment is...
2025 U.S. Package Theft Report and Worst Metro Cities for Porch Pirates
Porch piracy cost $37B this year. See where theft is rising, how it’s changing, and...
SimpliSafe Rolls Out SMB Security Suite With 24/7 Monitoring
Protect your small business with SimpliSafe’s new SMB Security Suite featuring 24/7 monitoring and AI...
myFirst Fone R2 Review
When your child is too old for a basic GPS tracker but too young for...
