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Jullianne Regalado1, Anastasiia Timmer1, Ali Jawaid2,3
1Department of Criminology and Justice Studies California State University Northridge California USA.
Sociology Compass
|May 23, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic altered crime, decreasing some offenses but increasing others like cybercrime. Researchers urge nuanced studies on crime and violence, especially for vulnerable groups during crises.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global behaviors, including crime and deviance.
- Initial data shows a decrease in property crimes (theft, robbery) but an increase in violent and cybercriminal activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain pandemic-related crime trends using existing theories.
- To highlight the need for nuanced research on differential crime experiences across social groups and contexts during global crises.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis drawing on established criminological and sociological frameworks.
- Examination of emerging empirical evidence on crime and deviance during the pandemic.
Main Results:
- Pandemic-induced changes in daily routines and stress levels influenced crime patterns.
- Crime trends are inconsistent, varying significantly across different social demographics and geographical locations.
- Vulnerable populations, including minorities and women, experienced disproportionate increases in violence.
Conclusions:
- A more nuanced, multi-disciplinary approach is essential to understand crime causation during crises.
- Future research should focus on comparative studies examining the differential impacts of global crises on criminal and deviant behaviors.
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