Cargo Theft: The What, How, Where and When

Cargo theft can happen anywhere from the warehouse to the parking lot to the truck stop. It can happen with anything from electronics to personal care products at any time of the day or night. The facts might surprise you. Check out this infographic to learn more about the latest trends.
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Cargo Trends Q4 2024
Q4 2024 Incident Analysis
How Much, What, When and from Which Locations Cargo Is Being Stolen
Understanding current trends in cargo theft is a giant step forward in helping protect cargo from theft occurring in the first place. As part of Travelers’ ongoing commitment to reducing theft risk, we’re sharing an overview of Q4 2024 in partnership with CargoNet, an industry-leading source of incident data.*
How Much Is Being Stolen?
842 incidents reported
+10.21% compared to Q3 2024
+12.42% compared to Q4 2023
$51.04M stolen in Q4 2024
What Is Being Stolen?
Vehicles & Accessories: Q4 2023: 47; Q4 2024: 46
Household Products: Q4 2023: 88; Q4 2024: 105
Electronics: Q4 2023: 49; Q4 2024: 78
Food & Beverage: Q4 2023: 125; Q4 2024: 128
Building Materials: Q4 2023: 14; Q4 2024: 16
Other: Q4 2023: 34; Q4 2024: 48
Commercial/Industrial: Q4 2023: 23; Q4 2024: 12
Personal Care & Beauty: Q4 2023: 16; Q4 2024: 25
Metals: Q4 2023: 15; Q4 2024: 38
Apparel & Accessories: Q4 2023: 33; Q4 2024: 51
Pharma & Medical: Q4 2023: 16; Q4 2024: 17
When Are Thefts Occurring?
2023: OCT 275; NOV 264; DEC 210
2024: OCT 305; NOV 278; DEC 259
From Which Locations Is Cargo Being Stolen?
Warehouse/Distribution Center: 335
Parking Lot: 60
Truck Stop: 82
Side of Road: 50
Other: 219
Unsecured Yard: 21
Secured Yard: 57
Port/Rail: 18
*Q4 2024 CargoNet Quarterly Incident Analysis
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