Crime, as we are all aware, has been a growing problem all over the world in the last 30 years. But we are not powerless against crime. You can play a part in it. The first step towards preventing crime is understanding its nature. Most crime is against property, not people.
Property crimes thrive on the opportunity.
They are often committed by adolescents and young men, the majority of whom stop offending as they grow older. Peak ages for offending are 15 to 18. Also, and not surprisingly, the risk of crime varies greatly depending on where you live. This reliance by criminals on the easy opportunity is the key to much crime prevention. Cars, for example, are a sitting target for the criminal.