Preventing stolen doorstep deliveries

Preventing stolen doorstep deliveries

Wednesday 20th August 2025

Dear resident,

There has been a recent increase in doorstep delivery thefts, including parcels being stolen from porches that have been left insecure.

Please see the below advice to reduce the risk of being affected by the growing trend of theft of items left unattended by delivery drivers:

Track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery.

Install a video doorbell. This can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system.

Install a security light.

Arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home. If you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?

Use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items. These parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves.

If you have seen or heard anything or have any information about any of these type of incidents please call our non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Visit our website for further burglary crime prevention advice:

Crime prevention advice | West Midlands Police .

Kind regards

PCSO Dan Talbot 31111

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Daniel Talbot
(Police, Police Community Support Officer, Shirley Neighbourhood Team)