In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

Compared with a few decades ago, today we are witness to a higher rate of

crime

in some societies.

This

social problem,

however

grave it may seem, is not without solutions if the root causes of criminal acts are properly identified.   One of the main causes of the prevalence of

crime

in society is the general public's lack of knowledge as regards the ways to avoid becoming a victim. Potential targets of some offences are not probably aware of the ways criminals can take advantage of

them especially

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them, especially

given that new types of

crime

emerge every day. They may not know, for one, how a burglar is likely to break into their houses or how they might be defrauded by the modern-day swindler. The solution, to a large extent, is for the government to raise public awareness about how individuals might possibly fall victim.

This

can be done through broadcasting educational programmes in the media. Schools can

also

play a crucial role in educating the younger generation about

crime

and its prevention.   Unfortunately, the ground for the occurrence of some crimes is already prepared!

This

is manifest in both the law and the related executive bodies. As long as the existing laws are not stringent enough to deter criminals, more crimes are likely to be committed.

Likewise

, if the law enforcement units or the police

are

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is

inefficient, the likelihood of incidences of

crime

will be higher. The increase in the rate of embezzlement, bribery, and smuggling are but a few

such

instances of criminal acts. The way forward is to revise the country's legal system and introduce stricter laws. Equally important are improving the performance of the police and establishing anti-corruption agencies.   Admittedly, the rate of

crime

is on the rise globally. The contributing factors are people's lack of awareness as well as less than ideal preventive measures. The problem is likely to get

the worse

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worse

and worse in the future unless proper approaches are adopted by the government and law-enforcement bodies.