Prevent porch pirates with a secure parcel box

Package thieves or porch pirates is the term for people who steal packages from your doorstep. Most homes offer a letterbox to allow letters, brochures, or small thin parcels to be delivered. But when it comes to larger deliveries that won’t fit, they must be left out in the open, often visible and at risk to the elements or would-be thieves. 

It’s such a rising issue that during the lockdown, 5.5 million UK residents (nearly one in ten) reported having at least one of their parcels stolen or lost. As we’re slowly coming out the other side of the worldwide pandemic, many people are back in the office and therefore no longer home during the day to be there for parcel deliveries meaning this number is only going to rise higher, especially as we approach the holiday season. 

With that in mind, many people are considering what can be done to deter thievery and protect their precious packages.

How does a BrizeBox secure parcel box stop porch pirates

Our secure parcel box is an ideal solution to allow your parcel courier to post your packages into a secure parcel delivery box safely, so it is hidden from view and impossible to steal.

This is because the Brizebox is made from galvanised sheet metal that is impossible to break into. Its three-point locking mechanism is made with stainless steel levers specifically for strength and durability.

The Brizebox comes in 3 size options, allowing for multiple packages to be delivered and stored until they are retrieved. If you’re someone who gets a lot of packages in a short span, it might be worth investing in a larger option to ensure it doesn’t become full and mean any further packages cannot be delivered securely and are at risk of theft. 

What other options are available to help protect your parcels

There are a few different preventative measures people are employing to ensure the safety of their parcels, including: 

Delivering packages to your work address 

Having your deliveries sent directly to your work address is a good workaround but isn’t always an option for everyone.

Having a concealed delivery spot

You can specify a concealed delivery spot to couriers to help prevent porch pirates from seeing the package, but it isn’t the most reliable of options as nothing is securing the parcel, and it can still be taken or damaged.

Using a smart doorbell camera

A doorbell camera can be an excellent method of monitoring when deliveries are made and providing surveillance footage of their whereabouts while you’re away from home. While this might be a deterrent for some, it doesn’t necessarily stop the parcels from being stolen.

Requesting a signature be required to complete delivery

This is a good idea to ensure the delivery is only made if you are there to sign for it, but it obviously requires that you’re home for the delivery, which isn’t always an option and can result in you taking a lot of time from work to ensure the security of your packages.

A Secure Parcel Box can be the ideal alternative to prevent porch pirates

But unfortunately, a lot of these options aren’t sustainable or don’t prevent your package from being stolen effectively enough to be worthwhile. At Brizebox, we offer a completely secure solution to the issue of porch pirates with none of the hassle – using our game-changing parcel delivery box.

If you’re looking to protect your holiday gifts this year, browse our range of secure parcel boxes and call our team on 01372 230795 today. We have options for a range of different sizes and installation variations so you can find what meets your delivery storage needs.