To some extent, it just moves things around. But it's not like thieves expect to net the same haul if they break into a home in Atherton and neighboring Redwood

To some extent, it just moves things around. But it's not like thieves expect to net the same haul if they break into a home in Atherton and neighboring Redwood City. Ultimately, it's about changing the cost/benefit and expected value calculations. Neighborhoods are not entirely fungible (especially a tony town like Atherton).