Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity?

Throughout the years, there has been an increase in the number of crime figures. There are numerous contributing factors regarding the increased criminal activities

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as poverty, narcotics and

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many others which are still considered elusive.

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, in my opinion, these problems could be mitigated, if the governors focus more on

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prevention by improving employment opportunities,

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heavy fines and altering the conventional laws. One of the main reasons behind criminality is poverty.

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, if the government fails to control inflation or maintain adequate jobs for its citizens, there

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be an increase in unemployment and a widened gap between rich and poor.

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means that people may become more inclined to commit petty

crimes

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as pickpocketing or property

crimes

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, children of these families would struggle with poverty

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could push them to fall in with

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crowds and become delinquent. Some of them would become engaged with drug-related

crimes

and have criminal records early on which could have a huge negative impact on their lives.

On the other hand

, atrocious disturbing violent acts are mostly

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mental illnesses which can be triggered by improper social environment.

For instance

, Jeffery Dahmer, a serial killer diagnosed with psychotic disorder, was raised in a broken family

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various abuses which paved the way for his ultimate troubling actions. Multiple solutions can be recommended for

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issue depending on the nature of the crime itself. From my point of view, criminals who perpetrate

crimes

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as violent assaults and homicides have some kind of conscious vicious intention which can be defined as antisocial or psychopath. For these, maybe a psychologist administrative in

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system could facilitate the diagnosis which eventually would result in

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of

crimes

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of non-violent and petty

crimes

can be prevented by improving the financial status of the citizens.

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can happen by creating career possibilities or keeping the inflation rate low. Other suggestions could include imposing substantial fines or passing laws regarding promoting community services

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custodial penalty for minor offences. In conclusion, there are multiple reasons behind criminal acts ranging from intrapersonal problems

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as underlying mental health issues to disparities in financial levels or use of narcotics,

however

, governors can prevent these by establishing holistic strategic Plans including maintaining a stable economic status, improving employment opportunities, enhancing educational curriculums and promoting alternative ways of punishment

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as community services.