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.

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.

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, ...

or maybe police are under funded for the circumstances?

note I have no idea. just guessing at possibilities

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