Highlights. Package thefts totaled 104 million in 2025, equivalent to one out of every 228 package deliveries.
- Collectively, Americans lost about $15 billion to package theft
- 41.8 million Americans (31%) were victims of package theft over a 12-month period.
- Porch pirates (i.e. package thieves) steal over 250,000 deliveries in an average day.
- Package thefts declined 13.4% between 2024 and 2025.
- U.S. Postal Inspectors arrest an average of 1,800 package thieves each year.
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Nationwide Package Theft Statistics
Factoring in lost or otherwise undelivered shipments, parcel theft volumes can be difficult to track.
- The average stolen package is worth $144.23.
- 0.45% of package shipments were stolen in 2025.
- From 2024 to 2025, the share of packages stolen decreased 16.7% year-over-year (YoY).
- 39% of stolen packages were valued at over $100; 15% were worth over $200.
- In 2025, 44% of Americans were worried about package theft.
Financial Losses to Package Theft
Estimated consumer financial losses from package theft totaled $15 billion in 2025.
- Retailers lost $22 billion as a result of package theft over 12 months.
- Shipping costs lost to package thefts totaled $944.3 million in 2025.
- From 2024 to 2025, shipping costs lost to package theft decreased 14.3%.
Package Theft Victim Statistics
- Over 30% of Americans had a package stolen in the past year.
- 73% of Americans who have had a package stolen in the past have experienced package theft in the past year.
- 75% of package theft victims have lost more than one parcel.
- At least 25% of consumers have lost a package to theft at some point in their lives.
- Suburban consumers are 32.5% less likely to be victimized than urban residents and 28.5% more likely than rural dwellers.
Package Theft Statistics by Locale
Suburban Americans are more likely to experience package theft than urban or rural dwellers.
- In one year, suburbanites risk a 12.7% chance of parcel theft.
- Urbanites are at an 18.8% risk of package theft; rural living includes a 9.9% risk.
- Compared to the average American, suburban residents are 10.6% less likely to have packages stolen.
- Urbanites are 35.9% more likely to have packages stolen compared to the average American.
- The rural population is 32.7% less likely to experience package theft at least once over a 12-month period.
- Apartment residents are three times as likely to have a package stolen than people who live in houses.
| Worst Metros for Package Theft | Incidents per Capita | Estimated Value of Stolen Packages (in millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 4,199 | $107.7 |
| Baltimore, MD | 3,416 | $159.5 |
| San Antonio, CA | 2,813 | $132.9 |
| Detroit, MI | 1,971 | $119.1 |
| Miami, FL | 1,844 | $213.8 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,760 | $254.3 |
| Houston, TX | 1,524 | $120.0 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 1,124 | $169.1 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 839 | $150.3 |
| New York City, NY | 821 | $248.2 |
Package Theft Prevention Statistics
Consumers and delivery services can minimize the risk of package theft.
- The most common way consumers prevent package theft is to track the delivery process; 88% of online consumers monitor their packages en route.
- 46% of consumers remain at home to receive a package delivery.
- 62% of consumers have a camera to monitor package delivery.
- 43% of consumers request delivery alerts (via text or email).
- 20% of consumers have had their package delivered to an alternative address or pick-up point.
- 12% of online consumers do not take any precautions to prevent home package theft.
- 17% of consumers have neighbors bring packages inside for them when they are not home.
- Only 3% of online shoppers use a service that delivers packages inside their home, such as Amazon Key.
- Among consumers with home security systems for package delivery monitoring, the average cost for their system was $143.45.
- 36% of consumers believe future AI technology advancements will help minimize package theft.
Doorbell Camera Statistics
Over 40 million or 30% of U.S. households currently use a video doorbell.
- 20% of consumers purchased a doorbell camera in 2023 to monitor package delivery.
- 36% of American households using smart home technology have a video doorbell.
- 65% of video doorbell owners are very satisfied with the device.
- 30% of victims had a doorbell camera installed when the package theft occurred.
- 38% of consumers do not believe doorbell cameras effectively deter porch piracy.
- An estimated 7.1% of households worldwide have a smart security camera; 5.4% use smart locks in 2026.
Video Doorbell Market
40% of video doorbells used by U.S. households are Amazon’s Ring.
- Google’s Nest accounts for 24% of video doorbells in the U.S.
- The Top 5 video doorbell brands worldwide are Ring, Skybell, Google Nest, Vivint, and ADT, accounting for 30% of the global market share.
- Ring accounts for an estimated 12% of all video doorbells worldwide.
- Of the 3.5 million video doorbells sold by the Top 5 brands, 40% were Ring.
- From 2020 to 2021, the video doorbell market grew 63% to nearly 12 million units.
Amazon Package Theft Protection
Amazon offers alternative secure delivery options for its customers.
- Amazon Hub Lockers and Hub Counters provide a safe alternative to home delivery.
- Amazon Hub Lockers are self-service kiosks where customers can pick up their packages using a six-digit code.
- There are over 900 Hub Locker locations across the U.S.
- Amazon Hub Counters allow customers to pick up packages from over 1,500 Rite Aid locations using a barcode provided by Amazon upon delivery.
- Key is an Amazon Prime program that allows delivery personnel to safely drop off packages inside a customer’s gate, garage, home, or vehicle using smart lock technology.
Holiday Package Theft Statistics
Most consumers plan to have at least one home delivery during the holiday season.
- 92% of consumers plan to place a holiday order for home delivery.
- 10% of consumers have experienced package theft during the holiday season.
- 66% of consumers expect package theft to increase after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- 37% of consumers know at least one victim of holiday season package theft.
- 12% of consumers have had a package containing a gift for someone else stolen.
- 62% of holiday shoppers are concerned about theft of online purchases; 2% are extremely concerned.
Package Theft by Carrier
Package thieves may target packages based on the delivery carrier and perceived value.
- 35% of people reporting package theft have had an Amazon delivery stolen.
- 20% of package theft victims have had a UPS delivery stolen.
- 18% of package theft victims have had a USPS delivery stolen.
- 17% of package theft victims have had a FedEx delivery stolen.
- 5% of package theft victims have had a grocery delivery stolen; 2% have had a Hello Fresh delivery stolen.
- Package thefts are estimated to increase by 40% the week following Amazon Prime Day.
USPS Package Theft
Postal inspectors have arrested over 3,000 package thieves since 2023.
- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) received 49,146 reports of package theft in 2023.
- From 2019 to 2023, USPS package thefts increased by 139% from 20,574.
- There were 606 letter carrier robberies in 2023, up 847% from 2019 (64 robberies).
- After launching Project Safe Delivery in 2023, letter carrier robberies decreased by 27% and arrests increased by 32%.
U.S. victims of package theft can report incidents online or call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at (877) 876-2455.
Package Theft Aftermath Statistics
After experiencing a package theft, 64% of victims contact the seller and 62% contact the shipper.
- In 27% of package theft cases, the victim received a replacement item from the seller; 19% received a refund.
- 8.5% of package theft victims receive a refund from the carrier.
- 25% of package theft victims never receive a refund for the stolen items.
- 19% of victims captured the theft on video; 17% shared the video to alert neighbors.
- 11% of people filed an insurance claim following a package theft.
Package Theft Crime Statistics
Only 23% of package theft victims notify law enforcement.
- Package theft is a felony in Washington D.C. and 12 states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
- As of November 2025, five states have proposed laws to raise the crime of package theft from a misdemeanor to a felony: Alabama, Kansas, Maryland, New York, and South Carolina.
- Stealing mail or packages delivered by the US Postal Service is a felony in every state.
- Proposed bill H.R. 6852, also called the Porch Pirates Act of 2022, would have expanded felony theft protection to all carriers if passed.
- There is approximately a 1-in-17 chance that law enforcement will catch a reported package thief.
Package Theft Statistics by State
State-level data based on the number of reported stolen packages in 2024.
- Most victims of package theft lived in California (16.4%) in 2025.
- 14% of District of Columbia residents were victims of package theft, making them the most likely to have their parcels stolen.
- Packages stolen in Indiana and Mississippi had the highest median value at $250.
- As many as 28.7% of Kentucky households experienced package theft.
- People living in Connecticut, Michigan, and Utah were the least likely to experience package theft over three months (1%).
- Packages stolen in Oregon had the lowest median value at $25.
- No more than 2.5% of households in Connecticut and Michigan experienced package theft over three months in 2024.
Alabama Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.09% live in Alabama.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Alabama lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Alabama are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Alabama had a median value of $150 in 2024, 87.5% higher than the average among states.
- 154,790 people in Alabama had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 64,110 but no more than 7.29% of Alabama’s 2.14 million households.
- 25% of people in Alabama are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Alaska Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.51% live in Alaska.
- 10% or one out of every ten (10) people in Alaska lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Alaska are 150% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Alaska had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 73,730 people in Alaska had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 28,470 but no more than 25.9% of Alaska’s 284,660 households.
- 30% of people in Alaska are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Arizona Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 2.12% live in Arizona.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Arizona lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Arizona are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Arizona had a median value of $72 in 2024, 10.0% lower than the average among states.
- 304,950 people in Arizona had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 122,470 but no more than 10.0% of Arizona’s 3.06 million households.
- 31% of people in Arizona are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Arkansas Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.87% live in Arkansas.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Arkansas lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Arkansas are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Arkansas had a median value of $61 in 2024, 23.8% lower than the average among states.
- 124,590 people in Arkansas had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 51,720 but no more than 9.64% of Arkansas’ 1.29 million households.
- 21% of people in Arkansas are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
California Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 16.7% live in California.
- 6% or one out of every 17 people in California lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in California are 50% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in California had a median value of $83 in 2024, 3.75% higher than the average among states.
- 2.36 million people in California had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 846,350 but no more than 16.7% of California’s 14.1 million households.
- 35% of people in California are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Colorado Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.26% live in Colorado.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Colorado lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Colorado are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Colorado had a median value of $87 in 2024, 8.75% higher than the average among states.
- 180,380 people in Colorado had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 76,760 but no more than 7.05% of Colorado’s 2.56 million households.
- 31% of people in Colorado are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Connecticut Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.26% live in Connecticut.
- 1% or one out of every 100 people in Connecticut lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Connecticut are 75% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Connecticut had a median value of $28 in 2024, 65.0% lower than the average among states.
- 36,880 people in Connecticut had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 15,060 but no more than 2.45% of Connecticut’s 1.51 million households.
- 34% of people in Connecticut are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Delaware Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.44% live in Delaware.
- 6% or one out of every 17 people in Delaware lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Delaware are 50% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Delaware had a median value of $200 in 2024, 150% higher than the average among states.
- 63,597 people in Delaware had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 25,540 but no more than 14.9% of Delaware’s 425,684 households.
- 36% of people in Delaware are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
District of Columbia Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.68% live in the District of Columbia.
- 14% or one out of every seven (7) people in D.C. lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in D.C. are 250% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in D.C. had a median value of $200 in 2024, 150% higher than the average among states.
- 97,110 people in D.C. had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 48,070 but no more than 28.3% of D.C.’s 343,389 households.
- 49% of people in D.C. are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Florida Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 4.90% live in Florida.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Florida lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Florida are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Florida had a median value of $88 in 2024, 10.0% higher than the average among states.
- 703,876 people in Florida had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 281,550 but no more than 7.50% of Florida’s 9.39 million households.
- 25% of people in Florida are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Georgia Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.57% live in Georgia.
- 2% or one out of every 50 people in Georgia lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Georgia are 50% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Georgia had a median value of $100 in 2024, 25.0% higher than the average among states.
- 226,050 people in Georgia had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 87,280 but no more than 5.18% of Georgia’s 4.36 million households.
- 30% of people in Georgia are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Hawaii Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.60% live in Hawaii.
- 6% or one out of every 17 people in Hawaii lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Hawaii are 50% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Hawaii had a median value of $113 in 2024, 41.3% higher than the average among states.
- 85,970 people in Hawaii had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 30,160 but no more than 17.1% of Hawaii’s 502,740 households.
- 32% of people in Hawaii are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Idaho Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.42% live in Idaho.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Idaho lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Idaho are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Idaho had a median value of $225 in 2024, 181% higher than the average among states.
- 60,892 people in Idaho had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 23,420 but no more than 7.80% of Idaho’s 780,667 households.
- 23% of people in Idaho are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Illinois Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 3.54% live in Illinois.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Illinois lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Illinois are equally likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Illinois had a median value of $100 in 2024, 25% higher than the average among states.
- 508,766 people in Illinois had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 209,370 but no more than 9.72% of Illinois’s 5.06 million households.
- 28% of people in Illinois are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Indiana Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.46% live in Indiana.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Indiana lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Indiana are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Indiana had a median value of $250 in 2024, 213% higher than the average among states.
- 209,200 people in Indiana had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 86,090 but no more than 7.29% of Indiana’s 2.87 million households.
- 24% of people in Indiana are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Iowa Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 2.26% live in Iowa.
- 10% or one out of every ten (10) people in Iowa lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Iowa are 150% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Iowa had a median value of $200 in 2024, 150% higher than the average among states.
- 323,840 people in Iowa had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 138,390 but no more than 23.4% of Iowa’s 1.38 million households.
- 22% of people in Iowa are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Kansas Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.04% live in Kansas.
- 5% or one out of every 20 people in Kansas lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Kansas are 25% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Kansas had a median value of $60 in 2024, 25.0% lower than the average among states.
- 148,860 people in Kansas had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 62,280 but no more than 12.0% of Kansas’s 1.25 million households.
- 28% of people in Kansas are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Kentucky Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 3.85% live in Kentucky.
- 12% or one out of every eight (8) people in Kentucky lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Kentucky are 200% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Kentucky had a median value of $78 in 2024, 2.50% lower than the average among states.
- 552,820 people in Kentucky had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 231,310 but no more than 28.7% of Kentucky’s 1.93 million households.
- 25% of people in Kentucky are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Louisiana Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.29% live in Louisiana.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Louisiana lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Louisiana are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Louisiana had a median value of $55 in 2024, 31.3% lower than the average among states.
- 184,730 people in Louisiana had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 76,330 but no more than 9.68% of Louisiana’s 1.91 million households.
- 34% of people in Louisiana are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Maine Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.39% live in Maine.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Maine lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Maine are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Maine had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 56,590 people in Maine had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 25,610 but no more than 8.84% of Maine’s 640,214 households.
- 21% of people in Maine are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Maryland Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.75% live in Maryland.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Maryland lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Maryland are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Maryland had a median value of $35 in 2024, 56.3% lower than the average among states.
- 250,610 people in Maryland had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 98,280 but no more than 10.2% of Maryland’s 2.46 million households.
- 33% of people in Maryland are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Massachusetts Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.49% live in Massachusetts.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Massachusetts lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Massachusetts are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Massachusetts had a median value of $50 in 2024, 37.5% lower than the average among states.
- 214,620 people in Massachusetts had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 88,320 but no more than 7.29% of Massachusetts’s 2.94 million households.
- 15% of people in Massachusetts are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Michigan Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.71% live in Michigan.
- 1% or one out of every 100 people in Michigan lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Michigan are 75% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Michigan had a median value of $80 in 2024, on par with the average among states.
- 101,280 people in Michigan had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 42,200 but no more than 2.40% of Michigan’s 4.22 million households.
- 20% of people in Michigan are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Minnesota Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.22% live in Minnesota.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Minnesota lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Minnesota are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Minnesota had a median value of $50 in 2024, 37.5% lower than the average among states.
- 174,910 people in Minnesota had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 73,190 but no more than 7.17% of Minnesota’s 2.44 million households.
- 26% of people in Minnesota are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Mississippi Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.82% live in Mississippi.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Mississippi lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Mississippi are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Mississippi had a median value of $250 in 2024, 213% higher than the average among states.
- 118,170 people in Mississippi had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 48,630 but no more than 9.72% of Mississippi’s 1.22 million households.
- 41% of people in Mississippi are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Missouri Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.31% live in Missouri.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Missouri lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Missouri are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Missouri had a median value of $38 in 2024, 52.5% lower than the average among states.
- 188,120 people in Missouri had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 79,370 but no more than 7.11% of Missouri’s 2.65 million households.
- 26% of people in Missouri are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Montana Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.32% live in Montana.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Montana lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Montana are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Montana had a median value of $200 in 2024, 150% higher than the average among states.
- 45,790 people in Montana had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 19,400 but no more than 9.44% of Montana’s 485,040 households.
- 32% of people in Montana are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Nebraska Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.41% live in Nebraska.
- 10% or one out of every ten (10) people in Nebraska lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Nebraska are 150% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Nebraska had a median value of $100 in 2024, 25.0% higher than the average among states.
- 201,800 people in Nebraska had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 84,790 but no more than 23.8% of Nebraska’s 847,900 households.
- 30% of people in Nebraska are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Nevada Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.60% live in Nevada.
- 7% or one out of every 14 people in Nevada lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Nevada are 75% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Nevada had a median value of $68 in 2024, 15.0% lower than the average among states.
- 229,750 people in Nevada had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 88,030 but no more than 18.3% of Nevada’s 1.26 million households.
- 33% of people in Nevada are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
New Hampshire Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.39% live in New Hampshire.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in New Hampshire lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in New Hampshire are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in New Hampshire had a median value of $95 in 2024, 18.8% higher than the average among states.
- 56,610 people in New Hampshire had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 23,590 but no more than 9.60% of New Hampshire’s 589,730 households.
- 24% of people in New Hampshire are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
New Jersey Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.33% live in New Jersey.
- 2% or one out of every 50 people in New Jersey lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in New Jersey are 50% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in New Jersey had a median value of $150 in 2024, 87.5% higher than the average among states.
- 190,960 people in New Jersey had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 71,610 but no more than 5.26% of New Jersey’s 3.63 million households.
- 21% of people in New Jersey are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
New Mexico Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.59% live in New Mexico.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in New Mexico lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in New Mexico are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in New Mexico had a median value of $86 in 2024, 7.50% higher than the average among states.
- 85,020 people in New Mexico had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 34,840 but no more than 9.76% of New Mexico’s 871,110 households.
- 35% of people in New Mexico are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
New York Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 8.36% live in New York.
- 6% or one out of every 17 people in New York lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in New York are 50% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in New York had a median value of $50 in 2024, 37.5% lower than the average among states.
- 1.20 million people in New York had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 489,860 but no more than 14.7% of New York’s 8.16 million households.
- 32% of people in New York are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
North Carolina Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 2.34% live in North Carolina.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in North Carolina lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in North Carolina are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in North Carolina had a median value of $125 in 2024, 56.3% higher than the average among states.
- 335,940 people in North Carolina had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 140,560 but no more than 7.17% of North Carolina’s 4.69 million households.
- 28% of people in North Carolina are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
North Dakota Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.61% live in North Dakota.
- 11% or one out of every nine (9) people in North Dakota lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in North Dakota are 175% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in North Dakota had a median value of $63 in 2024, 21.3% lower than the average among states.
- 87,930 people in North Dakota had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 40,150 but no more than 24.1% of North Dakota’s 365,000 households.
- 31% of people in North Dakota are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Ohio Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.66% live in Ohio.
- 2% or one out of every 50 people in Ohio lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Ohio are 50% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Ohio had a median value of $123 in 2024, 53.8% higher than the average among states.
- 238,010 people in Ohio had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 101,280 but no more than 4.70% of Ohio’s 5.06 million households.
- 19% of people in Ohio are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Oklahoma Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.57% live in Oklahoma.
- 2% or one out of every 50 people in Oklahoma lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Oklahoma are 50% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Oklahoma had a median value of $143 in 2024, 78.8% higher than the average among states.
- 82,470 people in Oklahoma had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 33,250 but no more than 4.96% of Oklahoma’s 1.66 million households.
- 37% of people in Oklahoma are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Oregon Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.89% live in Oregon.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in Oregon lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Oregon are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Oregon had a median value of $25 in 2024, 68.8% lower than the average among states.
- 128,210 people in Oregon had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 53,640 but no more than 7.17% of Oregon’s 1.79 million households.
- 24% of people in Oregon are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Pennsylvania Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 4.57% live in Pennsylvania.
- 5% or one out of every 20 people in Pennsylvania lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Pennsylvania are 25% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Pennsylvania had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 652,970 people in Pennsylvania had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 276,680 but no more than 11.8% of Pennsylvania’s 5.53 million households.
- 24% of people in Pennsylvania are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Rhode Island Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.39% live in Rhode Island.
- 5% or one out of every 20 people in Rhode Island lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Rhode Island are 25% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Rhode Island had a median value of $113 in 2024, 41.3% higher than the average among states.
- 55,730 people in Rhode Island had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 23,410 but no more than 11.9% of Rhode Island’s 468,290 households.
- 30% of people in Rhode Island are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
South Carolina Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.16% live in South Carolina.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in South Carolina lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in South Carolina are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in South Carolina had a median value of $50 in 2024, 37.5% lower than the average among states.
- 167,110 people in South Carolina had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 69,630 but no more than 7.20% of South Carolina’s 2.32 million households.
- 24% of people in South Carolina are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
South Dakota Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.20% live in South Dakota.
- 3% or one out of every 33 people in South Dakota lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in South Dakota are 25% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in South Dakota had a median value of $163 in 2024, 104% higher than the average among states.
- 28,050 people in South Dakota had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 12,040 but no more than 6.99% of South Dakota’s 401,330 households.
- 25% of people in South Dakota are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Tennessee Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.02% live in Tennessee.
- 2% or one out of every 50 people in Tennessee lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Tennessee are 50% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Tennessee had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 146,300 people in Tennessee had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 60,460 but no more than 4.84% of Tennessee’s 3.02 million households.
- 27% of people in Tennessee are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Texas Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 11.0% live in Texas.
- 5% or one out of every 20 people in Texas lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Texas are 25% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Texas had a median value of $100 in 2024, 25.0% higher than the average among states.
- 1.59 million people in Texas had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 591,600 but no more than 13.4% of Texas’s 11.8 million households.
- 33% of people in Texas are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Utah Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.25% live in Utah.
- 1% or one out of every 100 people in Utah lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Utah are 75% less likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Utah had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 35,390 people in Utah had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 12,160 but no more than 2.91% of Utah’s 1.22 million households.
- 30% of people in Utah are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Vermont Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.40% live in Vermont.
- 9% or one out of every 11 people in Vermont lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Vermont are 125% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Vermont had a median value of $113 in 2024, 41.3% higher than the average among states.
- 58,020 people in Vermont had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 26,610 but no more than 19.6% of Vermont’s 295,720 households.
- 24% of people in Vermont are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Virginia Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 3.71% live in Virginia.
- 6% or one out of every 17 people in Virginia lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Virginia are 50% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Virginia had a median value of $65 in 2024, 18.8% lower than the average among states.
- 532,810 people in Virginia had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 213,980 but no more than 14.9% of Virginia’s 3.57 million households.
- 26% of people in Virginia are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Washington Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 2.23% live in Washington.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Washington lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Washington are equally likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in Washington had a median value of $75 in 2024, 6.25% lower than the average among states.
- 320,040 people in Washington had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 130,100 but no more than 9.84% of Washington’s 3.25 million households.
- 26% of people in Washington are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
West Virginia Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.86% live in West Virginia.
- 7% or one out of every 14 people in West Virginia lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in West Virginia are 75% more likely to experience package theft than the average American.
- Packages stolen in West Virginia had a median value of $100 in 2024, 25.0% higher than the average among states.
- 123,630 people in West Virginia had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 53,290 but no more than 16.2% of West Virginia’s 761,270 households.
- 26% of people in West Virginia are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Wisconsin Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 1.66% live in Wisconsin.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Wisconsin lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Wisconsin are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Wisconsin had a median value of $45 in 2024, 43.8% lower than the average among states.
- 238,910 people in Wisconsin had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 104,330 but no more than 9.16% of Wisconsin’s 2.61 million households.
- 18% of people in Wisconsin are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
Wyoming Package Theft Statistics
Among nationwide victims of package theft, 0.16% live in Wyoming.
- 4% or one out of every 25 people in Wyoming lose at least one package to theft every three months.
- People in Wyoming are equally likely to experience package theft as the average American.
- Packages stolen in Wyoming had a median value of $182 in 2024, 128% higher than the average among states.
- 23,550 people in Wyoming had at least one package stolen over three months in 2025.
- Package theft affected at least an estimated 10,510 but no more than 8.96% of Wyoming’s 262,840 households.
- 25% of people in Wyoming are highly concerned about holiday package theft.
These data and insights were compiled by the Capital One Shopping team based on publicly available data.
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