In 2022, 1,090 incidents of cargo theft were recorded in the US. That same year, cargo theft hot spots emerged in states such as California (34%) and Texas (13%), which ranked 1st and 2nd in terms of cargo theft risk. In terms of stolen products, Electronics (26%) were especially at risk, followed by Miscellaneous (13%), Home & Garden (12%), and Building & Industrial (11%). These numbers show definitively that cargo theft remains a problem in the US, and a better understanding of the patterns behind these thefts is necessary in order to help companies prepare against them.
In order to highlight the various factors behind these cargo crimes, Overhaul has released our 2022 Annual Report, which compiles data regarding stolen loads by product type and thefts by date, location, Modus Operandi (M.O.), value, and specific product. The report also analyzes trends derived from database content, law enforcement information, and industry personnel. It further draws on observations by personnel in the field to provide an overview of national cargo theft activity as well as a deep dive into specific focus areas based on our findings. Specifically, we homed in on cargo theft activity in California.
In 2023, cargo theft events in the United States are expected to show a minor decrease from 1,090 to 1,031. This number is still alarming, and it is our hope that this report will shed light on how these crimes are evolving and why. This understanding is critical in order to help shippers and drivers prepare for and avoid future risks.
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