Parking lot fact sheet on the threat of robberies. Street Robberies Robberies can happen anytime and anywhere. They occur in both business and residential areas in urban, suburban, and country settings — anyplace a robber has an opportunity to strike. The most common locations for these “street” robberies are parking lots, shopping centers, streets, and malls. Surveys show that almost two-thirds of street robberies occur between 3 p.m. and midnight. While street robberies happen year round, they peak during certain periods, such as the holidays. Purse snatchings and other street robberies go up in November and December as criminals prey on […]