So much for that small town ... safer BS

[mestona]

Economy V= Crime ^ simple as that. When it comes to starving or becoming a criminal everyone becomes a criminal.

 

[Datsun350Z]

I have 2 small towns within 5 miles of me, each is getting a
drive-thru cigarette / check cashing place. Just waiting for it to start going downhill.

 

[BIG GUY]

The bank robbery sounds like it is just one incident. If your town is that small the robbers may just be from another town.