FOI 742/25 Parcel Theft
Enquiry Reference: 742-25
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
Q1 How many instances of parcel theft (i.e. parcels stolen from somebody's doorstep, or other cases where thieves steal a package, for example by impersonating a delivery person or homeowner) were reported between 01/08/2024 and 31/07/2025?
- a) 042/00 Theft of mail bag or postal packet – unlawfully taking away or opening of mail bag –
2024 – 32
2025 - 12
Q2 If possible, please can you provide a monthly break down of the number of reported instances of parcel theft (i.e. parcels stolen from somebody's doorstep, or other cases where thieves steal a package, for example by impersonating a delivery person or homeowner) within the date range provided in question one. Or, if this is not possible, any data that would make it possible to calculate this?
- a) 042/00 Theft of mail bag or postal packet – unlawfully taking away or opening of mail bag –
2024
Aug – 7
Sep – 6
Oct – 4
Nov – 9
Dec – 6
2025
Jan – 3
Feb – 1
Mar – 1
Apr -1
Jun – 3
Jul -2
Q3 If possible, please can you share either the total reported value of stolen parcels for the date ranges provided in question one or, if this is not possible, any data that would make it possible to calculate this?
- a) No information held.
Q4 If possible, please can you share the most common time of day when parcels were stolen (using the date ranges provided in question one) in the following format, or, if not possible, any data that would make it possible to calculate this?
- a) The analyst has provided the below based on the crime reported date.
- A - 09.01 - 17.00 - 28
- B - 17.01 - 22.00 - 11
- C - 22.01 - 09.00 - 5
Q5 If possible, please can you share the most common age of the people reporting theft (for the date ranges provided in question one) in the following format, or any data that would make it possible to calculate this?
- A - 21 and under - 2
- B - 22-34 - 12
- C - 35-44 - 5
- D - 45-54 - 9
- E - 55-64 - 7
- F - 65 and over - 2
Q6 If possible, please can you estimate how long (hours per month) in total that the force spent on any work relating to reported theft of parcels?
- a) No information held.
Q7 If possible, please can you share the number of reports you received split by type of dwelling/address where the reported incident took place?
- Detatched house or bungalow
- Semi-detached or terraced house
- Apartment/flat
- Office/business
- Any other
|
Location Description |
Volume |
|
Flat |
6 |
|
Hostel |
1 |
|
House |
17 |
|
Shed |
1 |
|
Financial |
1 |
|
Van |
1 |
|
Public/Open Place |
13 |
|
Unknown |
4 |
Having made enquiries within the Force above is all the information we hold. Please note that all statistical data supplied in relation to Freedom of Information requests is a snapshot of data held at the time the request was received by the Freedom of Information office and is subject to constant change/updates.
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker