They probably just need to be in smaller groups. I was exploring NB and came across the S13 JH. I had seen a few 3 pilot wings of das wilde around but I had managed to avoid them. I jump to S13 from the JH to see where the other end is located S13. I come out, there is 12 wilde fighters waiting for me on the other end. They must have killed me within seconds. I didn't even have a chance to start my normal engines.
So in summary, my opinion doesn't matter, though I still think they should be more spread out (is that the right term?). Their ships and equipment is equal to the highest level pirates and that is fine. They don't need to be nerfed.