Cargo theft in the United States during January showed a slowdown compared to the levels observed since the last quarter of 2024, according to a company that provides cargo theft protection.
Overhaul said trend is attributed to reduced economic activity in the month, following the conclusion of the major holidays, Christmas and New Year’s.
Overhaul said theft levels were consistent for the first 25 days of the year, with peaks only in the first, third, and fourth weeks. However, a more significant increase in theft was observed in the fifth week. This rising trend was expected to continue into February, with a gradual increase in cargo theft incidents week over week.
Southern California remained the primary cargo theft hotspot in January, followed by Memphis, Chicago, and various locations in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Cargo theft was not concentrated in the latter days of the week but rather in the early days, with 39% of thefts occurring between Monday and Tuesday, according to Overhaul.
Examining the timing of these events, 44% occurred overnight and 31% in the afternoon, said Overhaul.
The primary types of theft included full truckload thefts and pilferage while shipments were left unattended at warehouses, secure parking places, truck stops, and company yards.
Additionally, a few incidents of last-mile courier theft and deceptive pickups were recorded during this month, according to Overhaul.
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