Everyone's aware of the problem. Unfortunately, there seem to be no easy solutions, nor does the article offer one.

On NextDoor I've noticed that a few people seem intent on "banding together" to "handle" things. They also tend to be the ones always pop up when a porch pirate or driveway theft occurs, stating that they hope they're home when some miscreant tries that with THEM.

Too many people can't wait to be playing the staring role in their own episode of John Wick....