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Safety worries are pushing shoppers to change delivery choices and store habits this holiday season. People are worried their gifts won't show up on time, or worse... get stolen.

Package theft is rising and small businesses are paying the price. It's impacting both profits and customer trust.

If you have a package stolen, it's a good idea to tell the local town watch or homeowner's association, depending on your living situation, in case the theft is indicative of a larger problem.

The Garden State's December rate increase surpassed that of any other state by nearly 20%.