Porch theft: Trends and prevention ahead of the holidays

The data is eye-opening. According to the 2025 Package Theft Report from Security.org, package thieves swiped $8.2 billion in online delivery orders in 2025. All told, around 25% of Americans have had a package stolen at some point in their lives. 

Porch pirates are obviously still an issue, particularly during the holidays, but you don't need to be a victim! Discover how a layered strategy and modern smart home tech can keep your parcels secure in Boise.

Layered protection keeps Boise package bandits away

Holidays are stressful enough with packed calendars, travel chaos, overtaxed budgets, and inlaws who stay too long. The last thing you want is a missing delivery to push you over the top. So, how can you stop it from happening? Installing a doorbell camera is a smart idea, but there’s a lot more to stopping porch theft. 

A layered defense can include:

• Surveillance cameras covering your home’s border. Let trespassers know someone’s watching.
• Home security signs and decals. It’s simple but still a powerful deterrent. 
• Motion-activated lights. A burst of light is often enough to scare thieves off. But keep in mind, porch theft takes place at all times of day.
• Knowing your neighbors. It’s not merely about the security devices you own. Neighbors can watch out for each other and flag unusual behavior. 

Current technology strengthens your security

Home security continues to evolve. You can use these advancements to help prevent porch theft at your Boise property. Consider the following options:

• Video doorbells with two-way audio. Tell delivery people where to leave packages or find out why someone’s on your porch.
• Smart door locks and home automation. Modern home security can be managed from a distance. Open your garage, have a delivery person put packages inside, and then lock or close the entrance when they’re done. 
• Surveillance with active deterrence. You can now find outside and doorbell cameras that activate a bright light or sounds if a prowler ventures too close. 

Make smart delivery decisions

A layered defense and modern technology will help prevent package theft, but you can also help yourself by picking optional delivery services. For example:

• Demand a signature. This is a smart choice, particularly for higher value items. Your packages will never be left out in the open. 
• Provide instructions. Tell drivers where you want parcels left and keep them out of sight.
• Reroute packages. Deliver higher-value deliveries to somewhere else, like your workplace or a secure pickup locker. Providers like Amazon provide secure lockers in Boise where you can pick up deliveries.

Prevent package theft in Boise with a Vivint smart home

Don’t let pilfered packages spoil your holiday season. A cutting-edge Vivint smart home will give you peace of mind and keep your parcels in the right hands. You’ll enjoy remote access, smart home automation, and surveillance cameras that proactively deter crime. Communicate with delivery drivers or even unlock your door for package drop-offs, no matter where you are. Contact (208) 306-4107 today to learn more and book your home security installation in Boise.