[Raaaaaaaaaay.]

From what Ive noticed, when you park far away its almost like asking to get your car messed with.

Not only is it far from others that can be witnesses but its almost like saying "My car is the shit. I park far so people notice my car and its too good to park next to yours."

What I try to do is park next to handicapped spots. Most of these spots give wheel chair accessible vans at least an extra 10feet. Avoid parking when vans are parked there.
Spots with medians, park as close as you can to the curb (away from others)
Some may disagree but next to cart stations (people leave carts) The whole side of your car is guarded from cars and carts by polls. Leaves the rear more open though.

Just stay away from Wranglers. Their doors swing open uncontrollably.