Recent research shows that crime has risen to high proportions over the past six years. the most common of which are house
breaking, larceny, wounding, and possession of controlled drugs. statistics have shown that the majority of these crimes are predominantly committed by males especially those in the late teens and early twenties.
Crime refers to any act viewed by state authority as harmful, hence forbidden and subject to
punishment.
Crime inevitably one of the biggest problems that modern society faces today. it can be found all over the world, societies have tried to find ways to deal with crime. such methods include
community service, paying a fine, serving time in prison and in the case of more serious crimes the death penalty.
statictics has shown that most crime are generally associated with weak family structures, extreem income disparity, community instability, unemployment, population growth,to some extent prevalence of small drug markets, negative influence of media, crime opportunities in form of acessable and vulnerable targets and availibity of weapons especially guns.
some times the very punishment we impose upon an offender stir up the rebellious side of nature and turn him or her into a confirmed criminal. two of the strongest determinants of criminal behaviour are sex and age. Recent studies have shown that males in their late teens and early twenties are the most active offenders for most categories of crime in particular.
The social effects of crime
Crime poses a serious threat to health and has a substantial impact on the demand for health services. violent crime results in physical and phycological injury, which can require emergency treatment and long-term intervention.