What is the impact of crime on communities and society?
Watch this video explaining the impact of crime on the victims, the offenders, their families and wider society.
The impact of crime
Who is affected by crime?
Crime does not just affect individuals. Communities which experience higher levels of crime are also adversely affected:
- people may become frightened inside or outside their own home
- home insurance premiums can rise
- property prices are affected
- homeowners can find it more difficult to sell their property
- new businesses may avoid the area
- existing businesses may close down due to:
- repeated thefts and loss of income
- costs of repairing damage from vandalism
- loss of customers in the area
Visit Impact of crime on victims, offenders and their families for more information on the consequences of crime on individuals.