Category: Crime

  • Comparison of Primary Crime Data Sources Used In the United States

    Introduction The United States government has for a long time been using the Uniform Crime Reports and the National crime victimization survey as the two major sources of crime data (Schmalleger, 2009). These primary crime data sources have been extensively used by the government to establish the magnitude, characteristics and implications of crimes committed within…

  • The Crime of Homicide: History and Laws

    Introduction Homicide, which can be described as the act of a human being killing another, is a crime that is recognized all over the world. The crime is a common one since many people fall victim every day. Homicide can be of different types depending on the circumstances surrounding the event and the mindset of…

  • “Crimes Against Logic” by Jamie Whyte

    Jamie Whyte is considered to be the author of the book Crimes against Logic reflecting the bogus arguments of journalists, politicians, priests, and many other offenders. The author tried to represent a number of logical fallacies faced in everyday life; he managed to provide a cutting and witty guide to human clear thinking. Whyte’s exploration…

  • Crime Causes Among Adolescents Aged 12 to 17 Years

    Table of Contents Statement of the Problem Scholarly Articles Methodology References Statement of the Problem The topic for my term project is “The main causes of crime among adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.” I intend to explore the major reasons for the crime commitment among adolescents of this age group. Juvenile delinquency is a…

  • Organized and Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia

    Organized and transnational crimes have become a significant concern in Southeast Asia in the past several decades. The region shows high levels of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and other offenders’ activities; moreover, the measures to reduce human and drug trafficking along with money laundering have been ineffective, too. This report aims at discussing the types…

  • Crime Level Investigation in the United States

    Table of Contents Abstract Uniform Crime Reports National Crime Victimization Survey Conclusion Reference List Abstract The level of crime in a country can only be established if appropriate criteria for investigating the extent of crime in that particular country are put in place. Two mechanisms that the USA uses to trace the rate of crime…

  • Psychological Disorders and How They Promote Crime and Conduct Problems

    Table of Contents Introduction Defiant Disorder Conduct Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder Conclusion References Introduction Psychological disorders are one of the factors that have a significant influence on crime rates. Such disorders as a defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorders may cause a great deal of trouble for the community. There are a number…

  • Procedures Within Crime Scene Investigation

    Crime Scene Investigation A crime scene investigation is a complex and multistage research process in which a criminology specialist uses various scientific techniques and methodologies from diverse disciplines such as logic, chemistry, ballistics, and statistics. Criminology experts see this investigative practice as a five-step process. The first step is the recognition during which a professional…

  • White-Collar Crime: Definition and Special Features

    White-collar crimes are defined as deception, concealment, or breach of trust. The term “white-collar crime,” which is said to have been invented in 1939, currently refers to a wide range of scams perpetrated by business and government officials (Berghoff & Spiekermann, 2018). These crimes are motivated by a desire to get or avoid losing money,…

  • Crime Rates in Urban and Suburban Areas

    The number of crimes in different territories, in particular urban and suburban, varies. However, the urban environment, in contrast to the suburban environment, is also highly heterogeneous, which explains the different levels of crime in particular areas of one large city. Thus, the increased number of crimes in the city can be explained only by…