Answer to Question #211467 in English for Fanele

Question

What are the causes and effects of crime in a country

Answer 1

Causes of crime include;

• Poverty and joblessness.
• Parental neglect-leaving children to fed for them.
• Alcohol and drug abuse.
• Low self esteem.

Effects of crime;

• Economic unproductivity-Victims will miss work.
• Local investors may lose earnings if people and tourists don't visit a certain area due to crime prevalence.
• Property prices are affected.
• People live in fear and are frightened while inside and outside of their homes.