I agree this would be a good improvement. I find some NPC wander too fast and you have to click around them trying to engage in conversation and pick up something by mistake.
It isn't getting caught stealing that is the issue - it is the UI pushing you into an unintended action. Perhaps my mouse is crap, or perhaps I am not very dexterous, but generally this isn't a game where that matters and it is a bit annoying when it does.
