THIS New England State Is #1 For Porch Package Theft In The U.S

Porch package theft continues to rise, at alarming rates in New England, and all over the country. Planning on ordering an early Father's Day gift or that pair of shoes you’ve had your eye on? Maybe it's time to consider investing in a porch camera finally. Boston.com covered a Forbes report on The Worst States For Porch Pirates 2023 that details the highest risk states in the U.S. There is a shocking percentage of Americans affected by this missing package plague. And there's one nearby state who's got it bad, real bad. THIS New England state is #1 for Porch Package Theft in the U.S.

Keep an eye out, as you are ranked #1 for the worst state for porch package theft in 2023. State ranks were determined using data collected on larceny per population, and which states have the most Google searches related to keywords like "stolen package." Not so fun fact: The typical porch parcel averages around $50. That adds up to a whopping $19 million dollars lost to package thieves.

No state is immune to the rath of porch pirates, or any kind of theft. And the Bay State is ranked #13! Good news for all of us, though. There are precautions we can take to reduce porch thievery. Porch cameras are a good first line of defense, but they don't ensure that your package's safety. Take advantage of parcel tracking, if provided by the carrier.Don't forget you can schedule when you want your packages to be delivered, to ensure you are there. Also, you could try using a P.O. box or rental locker to combat package larceny. Or hey, there's always opting for a required signature.

Chin up, NH! There are so many things to love in the Granite State: