So you have any data to back this up? A gas station parking lot is a safe as a McDonalds. They are often covered with CCTV too.
Gas and Service Stations have their own category as they are a significant target for crime. Unlocked vehicles, stores open at night, cash on site, etc.
Here is an advisory by the Florida Sherriff's on how to deal with gas stations: https://www.flsheriffs.org/uploads/docs/How_to_Prevent_Gas_S...
CCTV prevents no crime, it exists for insurance purposes.
But hey, TALK TO WOMEN, you will learn a lot. Safety/Risk is a totally different perception and issue across gender lines. Just like why humanity agreed on separating bathrooms in the first place.