If you are really committed to a well-lit street, consider using flood lights to uplight the front of your building. Visitors to Soulard will think you're just showing off your home, and your neighbors will appreciate your concern for their safety. Trim branches high above streets to keep cars and sidewalks well lit. We like to think of Soulard as an urban village. But even people in the smallest rural towns lock their doors and windows these days.
Many burglaries occur because a home was an easy target.
An open window can be an invitation to a burglar if he's looking for a target. For times when your windows are open, install stops so the window can't open more than five inches. Get a Dog. Or just make it look as if Killer lives with you. Buy a large dog bowl and a chain.