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Question
Explain the following concepts with examples.
Urban crime
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Solution
These are the crimes which take place in urban areas. It makes city life unsafe. The problem increases with the growth in urbanisation.
Example:
- Abuse, rape, murder, kidnapping, cyber- crime, economic offences, and various forms of white-collar crime.
- Even people from well-to-do families resort to crime to meet their cravings for a lavish life. Occasional failures in life also may drag youngsters to crime.
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