Unemployment and crime Flashcards
Crime stats Tottenham
241 2020 per month
crime stats Southgate
91 2022 per month
Tottenham: Higher crime rates are often associated with areas of economic deprivation. Factors contributing to crime in Tottenham may include
Social Disadvantage: Economic hardship and lack of opportunities can lead to higher rates of property crime and, in some cases, violent crime.
Community Cohesion:
Deprivation can strain social bonds and contribute to social unrest, affecting community safety.
Perception and Policing: Historical neglect and socio-economic disparities can affect the perception of safety and the effectiveness of policing.
Deprivation is multidimensional, involving economic, social, and environmental factors. Low income intersects with these factors but does not operate in isolation.
Crime as a Symptom: Crime rates can reflect underlying socio-economic issues such as
inequality, lack of opportunity, and community disintegration
crime can give area perception which doesnt want to settle so rich people or investment stays away due to danger
Crime also affects young children in school