In recent days, it is true that in most nations, crime levels in city areas have been higher than in the countryside. There are various reasons behind this phenomenon and numerous solutions should be adopted to improve the situation.
The ubiquity of crimes in urban areas is caused by several factors. First, urban areas are typically more densely populated than rural areas, making it easier for criminals to avoid detection and apprehension. This tends to provide more opportunities for criminal activities to take place, including crowded public transportation systems, and busy shopping districts. Second, because of the increasing population in urban areas, the job competition in cities is often higher than in rural areas. In fact, individuals with less experience or without university degrees will have difficulty finding a job, and even be unemployed for a long period. This results in these people being willing to commit crimes, such as shoplifting to meet their basic needs.
Fortunately, several measures could be taken to tackle this problem. To begin with, by implementing stricter rules for anyone who breaks the law, other people will be deterred and the crime rate will reduce significantly. For instance, In Viet Nam, the government increased the fine for shoplifting from 10000000 VND to 20000000 VND, which helped the rate of crimes decrease a half in 2019. Another feasible solution is running training institutions for the unemployed. To be more specific, building vocational schools for unskilled workers enhances necessary skills in the working environment, thereby helping these individuals easier in finding decent jobs instead of attempting to commit robbery for illegal money.
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for the higher crime rates in metropolitans, and steps need to be taken to address this tendency.