Some people believe that advancements in technology help reduce crime, while others argue that technology actually encourages criminal behavior. This essay will explore both viewpoints; however, I firmly believe that while technology can be used to prevent crime, it can also create new opportunities for criminal activity, making its impact on crime dependent on how it is used.Some people believe that advancements in technology help reduce crime, while others argue that technology actually encourages criminal behavior. This essay will explore both viewpoints; however, I firmly believe that while technology can be used to prevent crime, it can also create new opportunities for criminal activity, making its impact on crime dependent on how it is used.Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime.