News · 14 November 2025
UK Parcel Theft Crisis Escalates as Nearly 5 Million Homes Hit by Doorstep Crime Worth £666 Million
Recent data reveals the UK faces an unprecedented parcel theft epidemic, with 4.83 million households victimized in the past year alone, marking a 31% increase. The total value of stolen parcels has almost doubled to £666.5 million, with average theft values rising to £138 per package. Residents in apartment buildings face particularly high risks, with 53% experiencing theft in the past five years, often targeting communal areas and doorsteps during daytime hours when homes are unattended.
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