Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion. While

crime

is condemned by societies everywhere, attempts to control it have not been always successful. Understanding the main causes of

crime

can help

crime

prevention, yet we are still unable to decide whether criminal

behaviors

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviours

are a result of external factors like poverty or a result of people’s inside nature. There are solid reasons why some people claim that

crime

and social problems are associated. Once basic demands like food, water and housing cannot be fulfilled due to financial reasons, laws may not have

adequate deterring effect

Suggestion

an adequate deterring effect

. It is often the case that people living in poverty are more likely to commit crimes ranging from property

crime

to theft and drug-related

offenses

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

offences

. Perhaps another factor that may cause more

crime

is the lack of social justice. When citizens cannot have the same basic rights, like access to education and medical care as their privileged counterparts, they may take anti-social actions. Others,

however

, think

crime

has a close relationship with people’s innate characteristics. Some people do have the tendency of violence

that is

probably inherited via their genes or formed during his/her childhood.

For example

, a child who was born aggressive and raised by a single, drug-addicted mother is more likely to be a juvenile delinquent. It is

also

not uncommon to hear that

corruptive

officials confessed their guilt behind bars admitting that it is greed and vanity that lead to their tragic ending. In conclusion, environment and

nature both

Accept comma addition

nature, both

exert a great influence on an

individuals

Suggestion

individual's

behaviors

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

; in fact, the two factors are constantly interacting.