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 Q1 2025
Q1 2025 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 theft from occurring in the first place. As part of Travelers’ ongoing commitment to reducing theft risk, we’re sharing an overview of Q1 2025 in partnership with CargoNet, an industry-leading source of incident data.*
How Much Is Being Stolen?
787 incidents reported
–7.95 percent compared to Q4 2024
–7.30 percent compared to Q1 2024
$63.68M stolen in Q1 2025
What Is Being Stolen?
Vehicles and Accessories: Q1 2024 – 53; Q1 2025 – 46
Household Products: Q1 2024 – 87; Q1 2025 – 79
Electronics: Q1 2024 – 58; Q1 2025 – 54
Food and Beverage: Q1 2024 – 84; Q1 2025 – 145
Building Materials: Q1 2024 – 13; Q1 2025 – 19
Pharma and Medical: Q1 2024 – 18; Q1 2025 – 22
Commercial/Industrial: Q1 2024 – 18; Q1 2025 – 23
Personal Care and Beauty: Q1 2024 – 29; Q1 2025 – 16
Metals: Q1 2024 – 22; Q1 2025 – 45
Apparel and Accessories: Q1 2024 – 53; Q1 2025 – 57
Other: Q1 2024 – 37; Q1 2025 – 29
When Are Thefts Occurring?
2024: January 295; February 314; March 240
2025: January 280; February 255; March 252
From Which Locations Is Cargo Being Stolen?
Warehouse/Distribution Center: 301
Port/Rail: 15
Parking Lot: 87
Secured Yard: 54
Unsecured Yard: 32
Truck Stop: 77
Side of Road: 32
Other: 189
*Q1 2025 CargoNet Quarterly Incident Analysis
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