The other preventative measure is to tidy surroundings. All of us suffer from unwanted trash on the sidewalk and in the yard. Without excusing rudeness, it is a fact of life for Midtown residents. Yards, sidewalks and other areas around your property need to be kept clean of trash. Trash begets trash.
People tend to throw trash down when they see other trash on the walk or in the yard.
The walks around your property need to be kept free of overgrown plant matter, leaves and other debris. This type of unsightliness is harmful to the community and gives the impression to criminals and vagrants that the occupant does not care. It does, indeed, invite vagrancy and crime. Midtown can be a safe and secure place to live. It just requires that everyone do their part.