Nearly 200 Stolen Parcels Reported to Cumbria Police Over Three Years

Cumbria Constabulary has recorded nearly 200 cases of stolen parcels and packages reported by residents across the county over the past three years, according to official figures.
Police say these reports reflect growing public concern about parcel theft, where packages are intercepted and taken before recipients can collect them from doorsteps or secure locations.
Officers continue to urge people to be vigilant when receiving deliveries and to take simple precautions such as: reporting suspicious activity around delivery times, using secure parcel collection points where available, or arranging deliveries when someone is at home. Information on how to report thefts and support services is available from Cumbria Police.
While the total figure covers all parts of the county over multiple years, local residents and business owners have increasingly voiced frustration on social media and local forums about missing or stolen parcels particularly during busy shopping periods and peak delivery seasons.
Cumbria Police continues to investigate reports of parcel theft, working with communities to gather evidence, review CCTV footage where available, and identify any patterns or suspects involved. Officers remind anyone who discovers a stolen parcel to report it promptly so it can be logged and assessed.
Public awareness campaigns also encourage neighbours to look out for one another’s deliveries and to contact police if they witness suspicious behaviour around parcels or packages.