I had an office in a downtown area that was “gentrifying” for thirteen years. I became very familiar with the ways of druggies and street people. I’ve had guys just materialize and jump into the passenger seat right when I popped the lock with the remote to get in the driver’s side. Careful where you park, especially if you’re going to return to your vehicle at night. Bushes, trees, buildings with alleyways or alcoves, park away from them. Circle the vehicle from a distance looking for the drug-addled idiots. They’ll shimmy underneath sometimes. If there is a person or persons loitering about who just don’t seem right, and I don’t care what color they are, don’t unlock the car unless you’re armed and prepared for a confrontation.
Good advice!