Crime Rate In Canada

Do you remember when you were younger and your parents told you that you do not need to be playing on your phone or playing video games because they are not good for you? Now it seems that they were wrong. Crime rates were recorded in Canada over a five year period between 2009 and 2013. Among those recorded the age group of 18 to 24 years olds showed the biggest drop in crime rates. The crimes that have showed the biggest drops include robbery, motor vehicle theft, and aggravated assault. “The overall crime drop has been described as the most important criminological phenomenon of modern times.”(McKnight 2) There are several theories on why crime rates are falling but technology is believed to be the reason why young adults are not committing

Others believe that better security like video surveillance and improved locks have had an effect on the drop of crimes rates. People are seeming to become lazier and are more interested in doing things inside. Ken Pease “argues that the staggering reach of the online world—weather through video games, social media, access to instant and unlimited video and texting, always within in arms reach on our smartphones—is reshaping the modern world to such an extent that it ma eve be affecting crime rates.” (McKnight 2)Another reason it is believed that crime rates have dropped because of more people in prison and not on the street. People are becoming more interested in what is happening with all their friends on social media instead of actually getting out and doing stuff. The age group that was used is 18 to 24. This group was used because they show the more obsession with technology rather than older

“Research has suggested that the same forces have helped to discourage young people from risky sex, drug use and aggression.” (McKnight 4) This research has also showed that late teens are less likely to commit crimes because they are more absorbed in technology rather than the outside world. Video games are believe to be one of the reasons that crime rates have dropped. “If you go back to a time before cellphones and social media and games consoles, there would be boredom and you would leave your home, be out and about in the community with friend, looking for activities to engage in.” (McKnight 4) It is easier nowadays because of the growth in video surveillance and the raised security on the internet. “The introduction of so-called “kill switches” on smartphones” is an example of an advancement in security. (McKnight 4) This has led to a drop in cellphone theft crimes because there is no point in stealing a cellphone when it could be easily shut off and could also be