New York Ranks Second for Package Theft in the US, Losing $1.2 Billion
NY ranked second-worst in the US for package theft, as porch pirates snatch $1.2B in deliveries
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In 2025, New York was ranked second-worst in the US for package theft, with porch pirates stealing over $1.2 billion worth of deliveries. The state recorded nearly 7.8 million thefts, contributing to a national loss of $14.9 billion from 104.3 million stolen packages.
- 01New York experienced 7,828,212 package thefts, resulting in $1.29 billion in losses.
- 02California topped the list with $1.54 billion lost due to 11,824,411 thefts.
- 03Texas and Florida followed New York, with losses of $1.19 billion and $984 million respectively.
- 04The total estimated consumer loss from package theft nationwide reached $14.9 billion.
- 05Shane Margerson, an online retailer, emphasized the importance of secure delivery options to mitigate theft.
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In 2025, New York was ranked the second-worst state in the US for package theft, with porch pirates stealing over $1.29 billion worth of deliveries. The state recorded 7,828,212 thefts, contributing to a staggering national total of $14.9 billion in losses from approximately 104.3 million stolen packages. California was the worst state, with $1.54 billion in losses from 11,824,411 thefts. Following New York, Texas reported losses of $1.19 billion from 6,011,349 incidents, while Florida faced $984 million in losses from 6,417,831 thefts. The report highlighted that package theft is not only a concern for consumers but also affects online retailers, leading to increased replacement requests and delivery disputes. Shane Margerson, owner of Ecigone, advised customers to utilize tracking alerts and secure delivery options, such as pickup points, to reduce the risk of theft.
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The high rate of package theft in New York affects consumers and online retailers, leading to financial losses and increased customer service demands.
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