The jobsite trailer was exposed to public street because temporary fence abutted either end of trailer. We recommended a sonic detector if anyone broke into trailer from underneath through floor. We also recommended backing up all data and bolting computer, a sign-in book with policies for deliverymen entering site, and better maintenance of water and mud under gate used by pedestrians to avoid slips.
Here is a screen shot from a website which reports crimes. These are recent crimes in just one square mile in Philadelphia during a five day period of time.
Map from www.spotcrime.com
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Philadelphia Crime Data
Philadelphia is safer than 12% of cities in the U.S.
Annual Crime Statistics:
- Violent: 20,902 (approx. 3X the national median) = over 1700 per month!
- Property: 60,931 = over 5000 per month!
- Crime per square mile per year: 573
Note: We are not trying to pick on Philadelphia. It is typical of major cities. Generally the congested areas of the country suffer higher crime than the countryside in the Midwest.