Clearview has implemented a contactless delivery system to stem the growing number of doorstep thefts in the UK.
Statistics released in Q4 2019 revealed that the number of doorstep parcel thefts in the UK has risen by 22%. Now, dispute resolution service Resolver, suggests that this number is rocketing with reports of undelivered items jumping from 400 to more than 1,000 a week.
Between April to September 2020, Resolver received more than 54,000 delivery-related complaints. The stark increase is prompting forward-thinking property developers to take protective measures.
Surrey-based Clearview Developments has deployed new tech at their development, Broadmoor House, to prevent their residents falling victim to potential parcel theft and other crime. Whilst CCTV and state-of-the-art alarm systems are considered standard equipment, the development will also feature a contactless delivery system. This will allow delivery companies to store any delivery inside a secure and safe locker.
Jason Tema, director of Clearview Developments comments: “Very similar to Amazon’s delivery stations, the system informs recipients of their delivery via SMS and provides a unique code. At their convenience, the residents then enter the code via a touchscreen to collect the parcel from the locker. This will eliminate the risk of missed deliveries whilst also decreasing the possibility of the delivery being stolen from the front door.”
Tema considers tech-based safety measures a necessary upgrade for today’s property sector due to the UK’s booming e-commerce and related growth of deliveries. Royal Mail alone delivered 1.2bn parcels between 2017-2020 and, according to the Office of National Statistics, August 2020 saw a 51.6 per cent year-on-year growth for online retailing.
Considering the drastic impact that COVID-19 is having on our day-to-day life, Tema continues: “Unlike traditional home safety solutions, the installation of contactless delivery systems is also an excellent way to help with social distancing measures. Particularly residents who are considered part of the virus risk groups may find peace of mind, knowing that they can accept deliveries without making direct contact with the delivery person.”
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