friends that moved to Hawaii briefly in the 90's, at different times. Both told me afterwards there is a TON of theft there. Like if your car breaks down on the highway, don't expect your tires to be on the car when you come back. I can't remember exactly where they were, but I know it wasn't the resort area. You are right, there probably isn't enough PI level crime there. The population of the entire state, including all of the islands, is around the same as the Greater Richmond Area and a little smaller than Hampton Roads. Probably plenty of crime, but I do wonder where any PI makes enough money to live. I would think following significant others is their only real gig.