The crime problem has a lot to do with tourists who are oblivious to their surroundings. Ive seen many get drunk in myetts for example and stagger down the street. They make themselves easy targets to get mugged. As for the thefts of electronics the Police Commissioner should have a comp stat meetings like the police in ny use. To identify the MO of the criminals. These theives are not stealing the goods for themselves but rather to fence them for money. He has got to get a handle on these and quality of life type crimes tomake the tourists feel safe. Several years ago I was there after the Lois Livingston murder. Their rush to judgement(round up the usual suspects like in casablanca), caused four innocent americans to be incarcerated for a crime they didn't committ. All this while the killer is free on the streets. While on vacation dont let your guard down and you should be ok..