"More than 666m worth of parcels were stolen from people's doorsteps in the year to June, new research can reveal. Leicestershire was the top hotspot for doorstep thefts, with 799 incidents reported during the year, followed by Hertfordshire (767) and Kent (750), according to a freedom of information request submitted by parcel locker company Quadient to 27 police forces across the UK."
"The company also found that the value of items stolen had risen by 290m over the year, and that the average value of stolen parcels had risen from 120 to 138. A survey of 2,000 consumers, carried out by market research company Censuswide, also found that those living in urban areas are more likely to experience theft, as flats and shared buildings without secure parcel management systems are particularly exposed."
"As a result, homeowners say they have started to install their own deterrents to keep their parcels safe, with 40 per cent of respondents who had recently had parcels taken having bought a video doorbell or a security camera. Another 38 per cent had changed their delivery instructions so parcels were left at deposit boxes or with a close neighbour."
More than £666m worth of parcels were stolen from doorsteps in the year to June. Leicestershire recorded 799 incidents, Hertfordshire 767 and Kent 750. The value of items stolen rose by £290m year-on-year and the average value increased from £120 to £138. Urban residents, especially those in flats and shared buildings without secure parcel management, were more likely to experience theft. Greater London accounted for 27% of reported thefts, with Bristol and Glasgow also highlighted as hotspots. Homeowners increasingly installed video doorbells or security cameras and changed delivery instructions, while reporting rates to police remained low.
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