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The United States has greater and lesser types of crime than other parts of the world, depending on the crime. Many of the criminals currently in jail in the United States are there due to the longstanding policy of the United States government to criminalize many forms of drug use in ways that many other countries do not. The more illegal activities there are, the more criminals there will be.
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Does the US or the UK have a higher violent crime rate percentage?
US obviously because of gun crime they should put more laws on guns duuh
Does America lead the world in crime?
That would depend on what you call crime. The US is certainly a world leader in reporting crime, investigating crime, and punishing those convicted of crime. But comparing crime in the US with every other place in the world is not an true picture. Many acts that are crimes in the US are not crimes in other places; the US has a system in place to report crime efficiently and effectively, many places do not; the US has the money, expertise, and technology available to pursue crime and prosecute offenders, many places do not. There are places in the world that what we consider crime is rampant, a way of life; there is no effective authority to protect citizens; there is no law enforcement or existing law enforcement has no interest in pursuing crime that doesn't affect the authorities personally. There is no doubt that the US leads the world in incarcerated criminals but when you look more closely, that does not necessarily mean that Americans commit more crimes.
What might happen in the US if the gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen?
more division and more crime
Are there more criminals in Canada than in US?
Canada has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Canada's crime rate is much lower than that of the US, especially when it comes to crimes involving violence.
Trying a person for the same crime more than once is called?
It is known as Double Jeapordy, and does not exist in the US as it is forbidden by the US Constitution.
What is a typical crime?
(in the US) The most 'typical' crime is Larceny.
How many people died in 2008 from guns?
You will have to be more specific. The entire world? The US? Europe? Central or South America? Armed conflict or crime victim? Suicide? The FBI Uniform Crime Report will get you some US data.
Presidents of the US that have been accused of a crime?
Every single one of the US presidents was accused of a crime
What does data from national crime victimization survey tell us about crime in the US today?
The National Crime Victimization Survey provides information on the frequency, characteristics, and consequences of criminal victimization in the United States. It helps researchers and policymakers understand the prevalence of crime, trends over time, and the demographic factors that contribute to victimization. The data can also inform crime prevention efforts and resource allocation to support victims and improve safety in communities.
What are some bad things about the Bahamas?
There is always the possibility of a hurricane but they are more likely to hit the US mainland. There is also the crime rate.http://www.cruiselawnews.com/2017/03/articles/caribbean-islands/us-state-department-publishes-2017-bahamas-crime-safety-report/
When was Crime Scene - US TV series - created?
Crime Scene - US TV series - was created in 2006.
Has society become more violent?
Sometimes it appears that society has become more violent, but FBI crime figures show that violent crime in the US has been down the last six years in a row, nationwide. Violent crime in Los Angeles has been down for 11 straight years.
