From a criminal psychology perspective, thieves may consider several factors to minimize their risk when choosing their targets. These factors include: 1. **Accessibility of the target**: Thieves tend to choose places that are easy to enter and exit, such as areas without security or camera surveillance. 2. **Market value of the target**: They will consider the value of the items in the target to ensure that the risk they take is worth the reward. 3. **Surrounding environment**: Thieves usually choose places with less surveillance, less traffic, and more secluded locations to reduce the possibility of being discovered. 4. **Self-security**: They tend to choose environments that they are familiar with, such as the surrounding neighborhood or previously explored locations to reduce the risk of unknown factors. 5. **Occasion of the crime**: Thieves may choose times when people are not usually at home, such as work hours or in the middle of the night, to reduce the risk of encountering the owner. 6. **Weakness of social control**: They may choose areas with poor social security or weak police force. 7. **Warning systems and security measures**: If a place has obvious security measures, such as alarm systems, guard dogs, or security personnel, thieves may avoid these locations. 8. **Neighborhood watch awareness**: In some communities, there is a strong sense of neighborhood watch, in which case thieves may be more inclined to seek targets where the sense of community is weaker. By considering these factors, thieves can effectively assess risks and plan their actions to minimize the chances of being caught or punished.