I likened paedophiles to thieves because just like posessions, children can't properly defend themselves or understand they what is going on is wrong.
However, another adult with any stranger, such as a homosexual or heterosexual could be attacked or raped, but they would be able to understand the situation is dangerous, defend themselves, and call for help. The risk is much lower.
I would put paedophiles at higher risk than homosexuals because they are encouraged to hide their urges and are not able to act on them, and so are more likely to have to resort to more drastic measures and hide it. This doesn't mean I don't think it's a sexual preference, I just think that statistically it would be higher risk.