economic influencs

• what are the 3 economic influences of crime?

  Greed,Poverty Preasures, Unemployment
• What is Greed?


  someone with a selfish desire to get more and more of something, usually money. Sometimes out of jealousy or they cannot afford something they want.
• An example of Greed

  former SNP Natalie mcgarry embezellez over £25,000 from a food bank
• What is Poverty Preasures?

  People who cannot afford basic necessitates to survive in life may turn to crimes such as stealing for items they cannot afford.
• An example of Poverty Preasures?

  around 25% of all crimes of dishonesty are people stealing food and clothing from shops.
• What is unemployment?


  someone who cannot get a job that pays enough may turn to illegal gangs as a form to make more money.
• An example of unemployment?

  in Glasgow areas such as Maryhill, unemployment is higher and higher number of gangs where people get killed such as Kenny Reilly.