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1 in 10 Brits aren’t getting their deliveries due to loss or theft

1 in 10 Brits have had their parcels lost or stolen in the past year

New research from Packaging Online has revealed that 1 in 10 Brits aren’t getting their deliveries due to loss or theft – plus if you live in the Thames Valley area, you’re more likely to have your parcel stolen here than anywhere else in the UK.

How common is package theft?

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, parcel theft was an issue in the UK. From 2019 to 2020, there were...

More than 7.5 million parcels have been lost or stolen since lockdown

Millions of parcels claimed missing during lockdown

More than 7.5 million parcels(1) have been lost or stolen since lockdown, new research reveals.

After the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay home, 96% of Brits have been relying on home deliveries for various things, including food, at-home entertainment, and other items. On average, they received three deliveries per week.

But research conducted by Confused.com...