You can't [CENSORED] pirate there. Unless you all are in CAU 8 GB's cause snubs will get obliterated from the trade lane guns and the way overpowered weapon platforms.
And solo pirating is never going to happen if the playercount is low. The NPC's tear you a new one before you can get out a single line of RP.
The only way to pirate a transport is to join the GRP. That way you don't have to worry about those problems.
Otherwise its a traders bloody paradise.
My idea. Tone down the gun and NPC strength to a manageable level. Otherwise you'll never get the criminal elements into the mix which would increase Police and Navy activity if you only have traders able to operate there.
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005