27 Package Theft Statistics & Trends You Must-Know in 2024

Package theft has become a growing problem that affects countless individuals nationwide. 

The rise in online shopping has led to more deliveries, but with that comes increased risk. But just how widespread is this issue? 

With that in mind, we’ll cover package theft statistics that reveal the true extent of package theft and its impact.📦📉.

Package Theft Statistics: Key numbers

• 44% of Americans have faced package theft, with 17% saying it happened in the last three months.
• Over 1.7 million packages are missing every single day.
• Package theft cost Americans $13.4 billion last year.
• On average, 235 million package thefts occur each year, according to our calculations from multiple reports.
• On average, stolen packages have a value of $112.30.
• 49 million Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past 12 months.
• 81% of those who had their packages stolen ended up getting a refund.
• Only 1 out of 7 package thefts actually gets reported to law enforcement.

Sources: (Valuepenguin, Forbes, Package Theft Annual Report by Security.org, Safewise, CRResearch)

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Amazon Package Theft Statistics

Amazon package theft affects many customers after major sales events. Check out what the latest stats say about this troubling trend:

• 52% of Americans have had their Amazon packages stolen.
• Package theft increased by 40% the week following Prime Day.

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Sources: (Fox News,  SafeWise)

Holiday Package Theft Statistics

Holiday package theft worries both retailers and consumers as they expect a spike after big shopping events. Here’s what the stats show about holiday package theft:

• 66% of people expect package theft to spike post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• 1 in 10 people have had their packages stolen during the holidays.
• 37% of people know someone who’s had a package stolen during the holidays.

Sources: (Captial One Shopping, CRResearch)

Package Theft by Carrier

Secure deliveries remain a major concern for many shipping companies. Below are the primary carriers experiencing package theft:

• 55.5% of package theft reports involve Amazon deliveries.
• 23.5% of package theft reports are about USPS deliveries.
• UPS deliveries make up 22.6% of package theft reports.
• 25.4% of package theft victims reported losing a FedEx package.
• 12.0% of package theft victims had a grocery delivery stolen. 
• 3.2% had their Hello Fresh deliveries stolen.

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Source: (SafeWise)

Recovering package theft loss

Handling package theft means getting replacements, refunds, or even catching the thief. Here’s a breakdown of how people usually recover their lost packages:

• 47% got a replacement item from the seller.
• 37% of customers got a refund from the seller.
• 15% of people were refunded by the carrier who delivered the package.
• 6% said they got their package back from the thief.

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Source: (SafeWise)

Package Theft Prevention Statistics

Package theft drives many to adopt protective measures ensuring delivery safety. Here’s what they’re doing to prevent future incidents:

• Nearly 8 in 10 said they added some deterrent or preventive measure after having a package stolen.
• 35% of people reached out to neighbors after having a package stolen.
• 35% of people started making arrangements for delivery people to leave packages in a discreet location after a package theft.
• 23% of people added a security system or camera after experiencing package theft.

Source: (SafeWise)