Being in a rain soaking morning, I read someone wanting advice about the home defense handgun. Usual revolver vs. semi question from someone that seems new to the game. One thing that touched me was he said - I live in a decent neighborhood with low crime, so under the circumstances, it fits the bill.
The it was a J frame. Doesn't want a rifle or shotgun. I can see that living in AK or the like will influence the choice as to OMG, the bear is eating grandma! We have bears 6 miles off and on the very remote chance I saw one, it decided to eat my artisanal cheese - I have a shotgun with slugs (LOL). But for break in humans? Why are humans in decent neighbors nicer than break in criminals in 'bad' neighborhoods. Certainly that horror show in CT with the girls tortured and burnt alive was in a 'nice' neighborhood.
Thus, I don't see 'decent neighborhood' as a factor in a home SD choice. Just a morning thought.