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?

Most of the countries are experiencing a tremendous increase in the crime rate in bigger cities as compared to the countryside. I believe that there are several reasons,

for example

, unemployment, overpopulation etc., which attribute to

this

trend.

However

, there exist some solutions to

this

issue.

Firstly

, the major reason for greater lawlessness in the urban areas is overpopulation. Many people migrate from nearby towns, villages etc., in search of better jobs and to earn well.

This

increases the population to the extreme levels, which creates a pressure on the economy and resources of the city.

In addition

, unemployment shoots because of it.

Therefore

, many people feel pressured to earn money and end up following the wrong path. As an example, multiple studies on human behaviour show that it is very unlikely for an employed person to be a criminal.

On the contrary

, we have a nearly low misconduct rate in the country zones and

that is

because of the satisfaction which villagers have in the

life

.

For instance

, a survey of the economic times reveals that the villagers are quite satisfied with their lives. They believe in simple living.

This

contentment towards

life

reduces the offensive behaviour in the people. The most effective solution to reduce the misconduct is that the administration must put their efforts to enhance the basic welfare facilities and employment in the villages. It would decrease the rate of migration from villages to cities.

Hence

, there will be a decline in the percentage of population growth, which in turn will lead to better management of resources in the urban areas. As people will be more satisfied with their

life

, there will be a decrease in crimes.

In addition

, the government must hire more police officers in the cities to keep a check on the misconduct. There could be more patrols by the officers, so that anyone committing an offensive action could be caught and punished according to law. To conclude, the unsatisfactory and stressful city

life

are some of the factors, accounted for a greater number of crimes in the cities as compared to the villages. The government must try to create more job opportunities in the villages to reduce the overall lawlessness, and

this

will benefit the village economy

also

.