Package Theft Statistics 2025
Data on porch pirates, stolen packages, and what actually prevents theft.
Key Statistics
119M
Packages stolen in US (2024)
39%
Americans who've had a package stolen
,575
Average value per theft incident
Nov-Dec
Peak theft season
Sources: C+R Research 2024, Security.org Package Theft Report 2024, FBI UCR
States With Highest Package Theft Rate
| Rank | State | % Residents Affected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 47% |
| 2 | Texas | 44% |
| 3 | Florida | 42% |
| 4 | Illinois | 41% |
| 5 | New York | 40% |
| 6 | Georgia | 39% |
| 7 | Washington | 38% |
| 8 | Oregon | 37% |
| 9 | Ohio | 36% |
| 10 | Arizona | 35% |
What Actually Prevents Theft (by effectiveness)
| Prevention Method | Effectiveness | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver to workplace / alternative address | 95%+ | Free |
| Amazon Locker / UPS Access Point / FedEx Hold | 95%+ | Free |
| Video doorbell camera | 70% (deters, helps identify) | -250 |
| Package lockbox (Bench Sentry, Yale) | 90%+ | -400 |
| Delivery to neighbor | 80% | Free |
| Signature required | 85% (prevents theft, not misdelivery) | -8 |
| Delivery instructions (hide location) | 50-70% | Free |