Protect Your Holiday Packages with Home Security Cameras

Don't Let Porch Pirates Steal Your Holiday Joy

Porch pirates stole $12 billion worth of packages in 2024, with 58 million Americans falling victim to package theft. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, your front porch is about to become a target-rich environment for thieves who follow delivery trucks through New Orleans neighborhoods.

The time to install home security cameras isn't after your first package disappears—it's right now, before the holiday delivery rush begins. Professional installation takes time, and you want your system tested and ready before the first Amazon boxes arrive.

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The Numbers Tell a Sobering Story

Nearly 9 out of 10 online shoppers worry about package theft during the holidays, and their concerns are justified. Last holiday season, 11% of Americans had packages stolen—and those numbers spike dramatically after major shopping events, with theft increasing 40% in the week following Prime Day.

The average stolen package is worth $204, but the real cost goes beyond money. Half of all package theft victims had gifts intended for someone else stolen, turning holiday joy into frustration and disappointment. New Orleans homes with covered porches and courtyard access face particular vulnerability, as thieves target properties where packages sit hidden from street view.

What makes this worse? Only 18% of victims ever report the theft to police, meaning most porch pirates operate with near impunity. They follow delivery trucks, strike quickly during work hours, and disappear before anyone notices.

Prevention First, Evidence Second

There's a reason 54% of American households now have security cameras—up from just 42% last year. Visible cameras send a clear message: this home is protected, move along. Thieves actively avoid properties with obvious surveillance, preferring easier targets down the street.

Modern security cameras do more than just deter. Real-time alerts notify you the moment a package arrives, letting you coordinate with neighbors or arrange immediate pickup. Two-way audio lets you instruct delivery drivers to place packages out of sight or behind gates. Night vision captures clear footage during those early morning and evening deliveries that happen before sunrise or after dark.

Professional installation ensures cameras cover your actual delivery zones with optimal angles—not just random wall space. Strategic placement at front doors matters, since that's where 34% of all burglaries occur. When properly configured with motion detection zones, your system ignores street traffic while focusing on what matters: your property and your packages.

Part of Your Smart Home

Security cameras work best when integrated with your existing smart home systems. Custom motion zones eliminate false alerts from passing cars while detecting actual package deliveries. Schedule-based monitoring sends alerts during work hours but stays quiet when you're home.

Professional configuration through platforms like Control4 and Alarm.com enables automated responses, making protection effortless. When a package is detected, your system can trigger outdoor lights, save video clips automatically, and send notifications to your phone—all without you lifting a finger. Remote access lets you check on deliveries from anywhere, whether you're finishing holiday shopping or stuck in traffic on I-10.

Don't Wait Until After the First Theft

Professional installation takes time, and the holiday delivery rush waits for no one. Schedule your system now to ensure everything's tested and running before Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the shopping season. Your cameras will protect your holiday packages and also provide year-round security through Mardi Gras season, summer vacations, and beyond.

Campo Better Living designs and installs security camera systems that work seamlessly with your home's existing technology. Ready to protect your packages and your peace of mind? Contact us today for a free security assessment before the holiday rush begins.