The fact is that police are being told to stand down on certain infractions and then when an arrest is made either judges toss the case or prosecutors drop the case...
In just my neighborhood we have many homeless/drug addicts out panhandling and then in the evening they are out checking peoples vehicles. Luckily they aren't breaking windows but even with video surveillance evidence the Police will not make an arrest because the person "left the vehicle unlocked".
Crime is Crime...it does not have to be violent to be unlawful.
NY Bodega Owner
In addition you have cases like the Bodega owner in NY who defended himself but faced charges even though the original perpetrator did not...
When victims become the ones being charged then society is lost.