> Seriously, isn't this true everywhere? I've jad things stolen in small towns and in big cities

This is baffling to me. I'm currently in a medium sized city. When someone in my social circle has something stolen, it's a big deal. The last time it happened was several years back, and it upset the person enough that they moved to a new neighborhood as soon as possible.

It's so weird to read these accounts from people who think constant theft and crime are just normal.