Types of Violent Crimes and Why Violent Crime Is Surging?

When a person thinks about doing a crime, it is called ‘sin’, which happens in the mind. But when that person makes this thought reality and performs a violent action physically, it is called a crime. We cannot predict and know what a person is thinking in the mind. But we can guess what thoughts he/she had when the crime happened. The person who commits a crime is called a criminal.

Why Violent Crime Is Surging?

Crime is surging day by day in society either in developed countries or developing. There are many causes of the increasing crime rate in our society such as going away from religion and God, poverty, unemployment, lack of education and good manners, drug abuse, gang violence, less fear of the law, and a culture of violence. These factors can lead to people feeling hopeless and marginalized, which can make them more likely to turn to crime as a way to survive or get ahead.

A comprehensive study of rising crime in the world, published by the World Bank in 2023, found that the global crime rate has increased by 20% in the past decade, with the most significant rise occurring in developing countries. The study also found that the rise in crime is disproportionately impacting women and children and that it is being driven by a number of factors, including poverty, inequality, and weak institutions.

Types of Violent Crime

These are just a few examples of the many types of violent crime that exist. It is important to note that the definitions of these crimes can vary depending on the jurisdiction.

Murder is the unlawful murdering of another human by a person with malice aforethought.
Manslaughter is the unlawful act of killing another person without malice aforethought.
Rape is the unlawful sexual intercourse with a person by force or without their consent.
Sexual assault is any type of sexual behavior or contact that happens without the permission of the recipient.
The battery is the intentional use of force or violence against another person, while bribery is the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value in order to influence the actions of a public official.
Robbery is the taking or snatching of property like vehicles, jewelry, money, or land, from another person by force or threat of force.
Aggravated assault is an assault that is committed with the intent to cause serious bodily harm or death.
Kidnapping is the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud, with the intent to deprive them of their liberty.
Burglary is the unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime inside, while robbery is the unlawful taking of property from another person by force or threat of force.
Abduction is the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud, with the intent to hold them for ransom or some other purpose.
Endangerment is the act of putting another person in danger of death or serious bodily harm.
Negligence is the failure to act in a reasonable manner, which results in the injury or death of another person.
Terrorism is the use of violence or the threat of violence to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population.
Assault is any intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another person, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and an apparent present intention to cause harm.
Cybercrime is a growing problem, with businesses and individuals losing billions of dollars each year to cyber-attacks and online fraud.