Package theft climbs every year during the holiday shopping season, opportunistic, quick, and often caught on camera without ever leading to a recovered package. Here's how to reduce your odds of becoming a statistic.
Require a Signature on High-Value Deliveries
Most carriers let you request signature confirmation for specific orders, this alone stops the grab-and-go version of package theft.
Use a Delivery Lockbox
A weatherproof, secured delivery box lets carriers leave packages inside instead of out in the open. Worth the investment during peak shopping months.
Visible Cameras Change the Math
A video doorbell facing the porch is one of the strongest deterrents against casual package thieves, see how burglars choose easy targets for the broader reasoning behind visible deterrents.
Time Deliveries When Possible
Scheduling deliveries for when someone's actually home, or redirecting to a work address, removes the opportunity entirely.
Coordinate With Neighbors
A neighbor grabbing your package within the hour beats a stranger grabbing it within the minute. Simple, free, and effective.
Secure the Rest of the House Too
Package thieves scouting your porch are also assessing the rest of your home's security while they're at it, see our residential security checklist to make sure the whole property sends the right message.
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