nope. house in the suburbs. 100’s of things left at the steps over the years without a problem.
this is a recent issue.
Stealing packages left on doorsteps is a big problem in my neighborhood, particularly around Christmas. My mail carrier leaves my packages between the front door and storm door, or if the package won’t fit, he’ll walk it to my side porch. The side porch isn’t visible from the street. This is an arrangement he and I worked out after one of my deliveries was stolen.