[Sohcahtoa82]

I dunno, I'd think car break-ins would at least be a very important statistic.

My wife and I will be spending a day in the Fisherman's Wharf area, and the statistics on car break-ins has me concerned, though a co-worker who lives in the Bay told me that if I'm parked in a parking garage, it's less likely I'll be a victim, as it's harder to smash-and-grab-and-go when you have to deal with a parking gate.

[whimsicalism]

if you’re really worried, don’t leave anything in your car and don’t lock it

[itsyaboi]

I don't understand this advice. Are you suggesting that if you make it easier for thieves to break into your car, they are less likely to damage it?

[whimsicalism]

yes and also do not leave anything in your car

[davedx]

Yeah we parked across from the Exploratorium near there for several hours and it was fine, I didn’t think to consult crime heat maps before visiting, just followed standard common sense of not leaving visible ipads etc in the car.

What is the actual car break in statistic there?