More and more people receive deliveries to their homes, so it's no surprise to learn that the amount of parcels stolen has skyrocketed.
Related: Ring doorbell deals 2024 – sensational security at the touch of a button, wherever you are
Nearly half (45 per cent) of UK adults are receiving more parcel deliveries since lockdown measures were introduced, according to research from ADT Fire & Security.
What's worrying about their findings is that over 12 million Brits have had a parcel stolen from outside their home. This shocking discovery is even more profound in the capital.
A staggering two-in-five Londoners (41 per cent) are experiencing this kind of theft first-hand. This is followed by the West Midlands with 27 per cent revealing they had been a victim of delivery theft, and 24 per cent of people in Yorkshire.
Where's your parcel 'safe place'?
Many Brits (21 per cent) have also found their parcels delivered to truly bizarre ‘safe places’ by their delivery drivers.
Respondents shared instances of parcels being delivered inside fridges and flowerpots and even in or under pet hutches. However, parcels are commonly left in waste bins - two unlucky Brits even had their parcels taken away by the bin men!
This rise in parcels being stolen has been countered by a rise in extra home security. In London, 40 per cent of people are more likely to have extra security measures in place, finds ADT. Furthermore, they're installing home protection devices, such as security cameras, to keep their homes safe compared with just one in four (27 per cent) people nationally.
So if you're worried about your parcels being pinched, take a look at these great wireless doorbell and home security deals.
Doorbell and home security deals 2024
Ring doorbell and home security deals 2024
Arlo doorbell and home security deals 2024
Amazon Blink home security deals 2024
Related: How NOT to get burgled this Christmas – a reformed criminal reveals his tricks
Be mindful of parcels going missing, stay safe this Christmas.
-
Philips' new air fryer uses steam to revolutionise cooking and cleaning – here's what happened when I tried it at homeThis dual-basket steam air fryer does the job, but doesn’t knock it out of the park
-
Plywood kitchens are the secret to a Scandi-inspired cooking space5 ways to embrace the simple kitchen trend in 2025
-
Green kitchenware will be the ‘it’ trend for dining tables in 2025 - here’s how you can get the lookIt can even make your next culinary feast look more enticing
