There were 160 million porch thefts, according to SafeWise/Vivint research, from November 2021 to November 2022 at a cost of about $19.5 billion. While the statistics are staggering, it should be noted the business of SafeWise is a product, safe storage box for your porch, to protect you from porch theft. Â
A survey of 1790 people from Finder via PureProfile, in September 2020, is the basis for their article and statistics. "Roughly 14% of Americans say they’ve been victims of package theft in the last 12 months, according to a recent survey by Finder."  An accumulation of statistics and surveys repeats the volume created by SafeWise.  12 Porch Pirate and Package Theft Statistics (2022 Update) | House Grail Â
There are no other accumulative national statistics available from any municipal or law enforcement source. However, based on public pressure some cities have instituted "Operation Front Porch" thru their law enforcement.
LAPD reports do not distinguish porch theft from burglary/robbery.Â
Preventing Porch Pirates
- Install a porch camera
- Remove the package as soon as possible
- If you are not home, ask a relative or neighbor to take packages off your porch
- Reduce the number of packages delivered to your house if you can - by arranging for pick up at the time of ordering:
- UPS Store
- Amazon Hub with Lockers
- Fed X Store
- Post Office
- Also, at the time of ordering establish the requirement for a signature
How To Prevent Porch Pirates From Stealing Your Holiday Cheer – Forbes Advisor
Police: Prevent theft by porch pirates this holiday (fox21news.com)
Operation Front Porch Â
- 2017 Operation Front Porch launched in Round Rock, TX
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A program designed to help prevent theft of packages during the holidays.Â
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Residents have holiday packages sent to the Department’s headquarters for safe keeping until they are able to pick them up.
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The service is free of charge.Â
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A voluntary donation to the Round Rock Operation Blue Santa toy drive at pickup is encouraged.
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The program grew from 30 packages received in 2017 to 380 in 2018. Operation Front Porch! – The Meadows at Chandler Creek (chandlercreekmud.org)
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2021 - Operation Front Porch in Cooper, FLÂ Police Chief's Corner - Cooper City, FL
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2022 -Â Nolensville, TN - PD offers extra home security for vacationers (wsmv.com)
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