Quadient: only one in every 333 parcel thefts are reported to police

As Amazon Prime Day returns to the UK, millions of parcels will be delivered to homes across the country. But analysis from Quadient suggests a growing number may never make it indoors. According to Quadient data, more than 2,300 parcels were stolen during the summer months last year. While the festive period often dominates conversations around delivery theft, summer has quietly become another peak season for parcel crime. Longer daylight hours, more people away from home and the spike in online orders driven by mid-year sales events all contribute to a rise in so-called porch piracy.The official police figures, however, may only show a fraction of the problem. Quadient’s data reveals that only one in every 333 parcel thefts are reported to police. Based on this, the company estimates that at least 3.69 million UK households experienced a delivery theft in 2024, representing a national loss of more than £376 million.Katia Bourgeais-Crémel, Director of Lockers Automation Europe at Quadient, says the timing of Prime Day makes this a particularly vulnerable period for unattended parcels. “We tend to think of parcel theft as a winter issue, but the data points clearly to summer as a hotspot,” she said. “With more people out enjoying the good weather or away on holiday, many parcels are left in plain sight. The good news is that simple steps, like choosing secure smart lockers for their deliveries, can make a big difference.”As online shopping volumes continue to grow, Quadient encourages consumers to consider secure alternatives at the checkout, and for retailers and carriers to see last-mile security as a valuable part of the customer experience.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Post&Parcel Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Post&Parcel