Originally Posted by
Ngchen
Well, I was thinking of the guns in your face sort of robbery, as opposed to burglary. Robberies are easier to solve, and they typically get more police attention too.
There are most likely fewer robberies in these neighborhoods, and they are actually referring to homes being burglarized. The more avenues of escape from an area, the better for thieves. Paved trails for bikes and pedestrians between subdivisions would serve the residents well.