Effects Of Population on Crime

Population and crime are linked with each other .More people in a city equals more crime. The effects of population on crime is one of the most studied criminological theories. Many effects result from having a higher population density, for example, increased likelihood to commit crimes; heightened competition for jobs, housing and other resources such as food and clothing; more likely to have gangs form; less effective police forces due to being spread thin over a greater area and much more.