Relationships Between Crime Rates And Crime: The Economic Theory Of Crime

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According to a study regarding relationships between crime rates and police efficiency, the average efficiency for the timeframe studied is 84%. The study considered three theories when reviewing the relationship. The first was the Strain Theory, which deals with societal structures exerting pressure to commit property crimes to acquire symbols of wealth. The second is the Social Disorganization Theory, which links crime with neighborhoods or geographical areas. This theory does not account for individual differences or similarities. Finally, the Economic Theory of Crime, which focuses on criminal activity as a rational choice where criminals receive benefits from the activity. Reduce the benefit and prevention of the criminal activity may occur. A person engages in criminal activity because the reward or monetary income outweighs the probability of arrest and conviction. Density in population, unemployment rate also contribute toward the effect of crime and police efficiency. According to the authors, the focus needs to be on addressing the at-risk youth (Javier Parra Dominquez, 2013). For Overland Park, I would surmise, the economic theory of crime is the primary motivation. The vast majority of our criminal …show more content…

Overall, we are seeing an increase in assault/battery incidents (25%) auto thefts (17%) and financial crimes (25%). For the purpose of this assignment, I will focus on auto thefts. Motor vehicle theft is a serious property crime that accounts for 10% of all property offenses reported each year (Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI], 2009). Owners reported to police nearly one million stolen vehicles or one out of every 267 registered vehicles nationwide (FBI, 2009: Federal Highway Administration, 2009). Nationwide auto theft clearance rates by arrest averages 12%. (Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI],

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