Martin Hotze wrote:

But even in my office (business park with about 100 or so companies) it
isn't worse. I am working there now for about 10 years and have never heard
of (eg) a stolen car, robbery or any other crime.


The Soviet Union had a low crime rate.... but also had very little
personal freedom for the people. I believe I would rather have the
freedom than a gurantee of cradle to grave security. But that's me.