Hi @roleerob, thanks for having a read. I try to condense the Steem stuff into a post now and then, although it's not happened in a little while.
Petty crimes do seem to be popular (using myself as an example only!) but I think generally the place is safe. I am much more careful where I leave my new(older) bike, which is in itself, much less appealing than the other. I also have a couple of locks on it now. It's frustrating when you see bikes locked up with what looks like a piece of string - my original lock had served me well for many years!
I've just got back from an evening dip in the pool, much better. Cheers!