Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?

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rates in most countries markedly vary among different

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, which suggests different approaches

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. Given that

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rate is higher in metropolitan

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than it is in rural ones, identifying the reasons behind

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pattern is key to finding

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solutions. There are a number of reasons why

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pattern exists.

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since urban

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are more ethnically diverse than rural ones, the likelihood of conflict leading to

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among

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with different values and belief systems is higher.

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, the greater lack of familiarity and mutual understanding among individuals in urban

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can feasibly get

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into unnecessary fights, which potentially leads to

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.

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since metropolitan

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are more densely populated, citizens have to compete for limited opportunities and scarce resources, leaving other individuals’

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at stake.

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means that those who cannot compete with the other few successful would have a higher tendency to commit crimes, even petty ones, just to make a living.

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, there are a great deal of solutions to diminish

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, in either big cities or rural

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.

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enforcing stricter punishments would act as a deterrent against the motivation to commit

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. Realizing that the costs of breaking a law were higher, every potential criminal would think twice.

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since many offences can be traced back to the lack of understanding among

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from different backgrounds, local officials should organize more sociocultural activities and gatherings to improve mutual relationships and resolve conflicts.

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Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world,

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rate is among the lowest thanks to

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activities and cultural events. In conclusion, the fact that urban

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are more populous and diverse can explain the pattern. By focusing on the differences among

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and the law,

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rates in either cities or rural

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would decline.