Takeaway: the cops adjusted and succeeded in reducing crime. Great news!
Another theory: people stopped leaving things in their cars, so this form of crime became less lucrative.
That's not what the numbers quoted in the article for police activity suggest. The police adjusted the risk/reward ratio toward risk for offenders. They also worked to get the most egregious offenders which also had an outsized impact.
No need for alternate theory.
Catching criminals and punishing them actually does work to reduce crime.
another: maybe fewer people are commuting to work in the city
alternate: cybertruck windows don't break
How can AI solve this problem?
Why don't you think on that and come back when you have a suggestion.