Gloablisation

• globalisation : reuslts?

  • More transnational organised crime
  • Global risk consciousness = hate crimes
  • Increasing markersation
• Transnational organised crime?


  • the global criminal ecomny is 1 trillion worth
  • eg organised crime from America and Canada for alcohol in the 1920s earning over 700 million
  • Leads to smuggling illegal imgramints , sex tourism and more crimes
• global risk consciousness ?


  • strike fear on polictions ion form media exaggerated
  • eg 2017 London , Westminster , Manchester , Finsbury Park bridge terrorist attacks
  • leads to hate crime , riots = reuslts in over 100 hate crime towards Muslim people
• increasing marketisation ?

  • Incraeseing marketisation = increase inequality and rise of crime
  • W/c crime in the West increase = lack opportunity because of relative deprivation By media consumerism
  • Making them steal = strain theory
  • R/c avoid tax by moving fund globally in less develop safety = breach helath annd safety laws
  • TNC production move to the east = cheaper and make west unstable
  • Eg including violence and abuse, and record losses from customer theft in 2023/24. This suggests that increased marketization, particularly in the retail sector, can lead to more opportunities for theft and other crime
• Improved International Cooperation Between Police Forces?

  • Globalisation has led to stronger ties between countries, = easier for police forces to share information, = track criminals, and conduct joint operations
  • Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) is a global police network that helps countries share intelligence and arrest suspects across borders.
• 2. Better Technology and Surveillance Tools?

  • Globalised markets spread advanced technology (e.g. CCTV, facial recognition, cyber-tracking tools), which helps monitor criminal activity more efficiently.
  • Eg UK police using AI and facial recognition systems developed in other countries to identify wanted suspects at public events.
• Increased Awareness and Education?

  • Global media and communication platforms help raise awareness of crime trends and how to stay safe (e.g. scams, cybercrime).
  • Global campaigns against human trafficking, such as those run by the United Nations or NGOs.
  • Evaluation:✅ Empowers citizens with knowledge and safety tips.
• Reduction in Poverty Through Economic Development?

  • Explanation:Global trade and investment can boost economies, create jobs, and reduce poverty—one of the root causes of crime.
  • Example:Many East Asian countries reduced crime as their economies grew due to global exports and foreign investment.
  • Evaluation:✅ Lower poverty often leads to less theft and gang crime.