Although homicides are down in Peru, petty crime is on the rise, fed by the economic crisis. Lima has the second highest crime rate among Latin American capitals. Grass-roots groups have arisen that urge residents to take matters into their own hands and dispense justice against criminals; others call for a more efficient police force. Critics, however, say the glaring inequalities in the cities amid a consumer-oriented society feed petty crime. Rael Mora reports from Lima. teleSUR