Parking in the states isn't always so good either. Down town Chicago parking permits are $150. for a small car: If it gets towed for no permit the charge is $350 + the charge for a sticker. That's for on street parking ; Private parking for downtown Chi' is around $800 a month.

Even the cars parked on the streets are damaged front and rear by people that dont drive to well.

As far as malicious people. I ran 2 golf courses located on Lake Shore drive. ( Nice, pricey and exclusive area ) . Hardly a summer past without a least one car parked on course that had been stolen, wrecked, stripped and burned out.

The advice about aggressive response to damage to your bike I would ignore. Call the Police! If you have a weapon it can easily get taken away and used on you. ( of course I didnt follow that advice myself. I carried a real nice dining room table leg or a half cue stick. )