Economy of Crime

In an article by the New York Times, it shows us the direct link between the economy and crime. It tells at this time especially during a bad economy, we need to keep any eye for crime now more than ever before. The terrible economy directly leads to the abandonment of neighborhoods , failing schools and school systems, and startling crime rates. It is quoted that every single recession since the the 1950's has resulted in or been associated with an increase in crime, most particularly property crime and robbery. The economy is affecting the lives of many, it changes neighborhoods because homes are being abandoned and foreclosed on. This directly leads to more and more people living on the streets, and when you live on the streets you will do anything in your power to earn money to survive. This is where crime comes in, more and more people who live on the street have no other option but to commit crimes in order to survive. So this helps prove the theory that when the economy is bad the crime rate will rise. I believe that in Urban situations this problem is at is worse and their is a higher likelihood of crime to be committed. For example, there are more potential victims, there are more people walking the streets, more people carrying shopping bags, more people lining up at atm's, and more people driving and parking their cars. I feel like no matter what the economic situation is, in Urban setting there is always a high likelihood of crime to be committed.

NEW YORK TIMES