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Any idea why property crime is so high? Is it because SV is wealthy (on average) so more attractive for non-local thieves?

• greggman 9y ago
  or maybe police are under funded for the circumstances? note I have no idea. just guessing at possibilities http://www.governing.com/gov-data/safety-justice/police-officers-per-capita-rates-employment-for-city-departments.html http://www.governing.com/gov-data/safety-justice/police-offi...
• shifter 9y ago
  Most property crime is never solved because the police are stretched thin and they prioritize violent crime. San Jose is a very polarized city with wealthy, safe areas and some extremely sketchy unsafe areas where people get robbed at gunpoint at 2pm. The police have to focus on the crappy areas. One solution would be to split the city up so the residents are better served for their local needs.
• ericd 9y ago
  My guess is that it's because there are very rich areas mixed in with relatively poorer areas, and they're easy to travel between. Also, bikes are in a sweet spot where they're valuable enough to make some money on, but not valuable enough for the police to spend any time on.
• rrauenza 9y ago
  When asked that question to the SVPD, the response was, yes, "Because you have nice stuff!" ...also combined with a lot of easy pickings: people who don't always lock their windows, don't lock their gates, ...