I have been reminded by someone to "not look like a target". If you are in frail health and still prefer to do your own shopping etc, consider carrying pepper spray. Have it on your keychain and in your hand ready to use as you leave or approach your car.
If you have grown-up or have lived in a big city, don't forget your "city smarts". Be aware of the people around you.
Security for our homes makes sense to give us peace of mind. This is a new world out there. Drugs do bad things to people. Won't go into political/societal feelings I have, but I don't think you can look at previous statistics and compare 5 years ago to today. Unless you plan to be an activist against drugs, the best you can do for yourself is to be aware of your surroundings, if you feel safer - travel in groups, get some security for your home so that you feel comfortable in your own sweet home and pray that your guardian angel watches over you.
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I'd rather regret what I've done, than regret what I've left undone. Lucille Ball
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