Is there a link between activities of leisure and recreation and crime trends?

Question

How are crime trends altered with the introduction or increase of such activities?

What can be done to stabilize again these trends?

Answer 1

I would think that having hobbies and sports, team sports or individual activities, would decrease the likelihood of getting into trouble.  Not that I believe all kids who play sports are great kids or vice versa, but I think involvement in things helps with boredom (which can sometimes lead to trouble) and helps them to feel worthwhile.  A kid who doesn't "belong" or doesn't feel they are good at anything could be more likely to get into things they shouldn't.  I don't feel it's the same way with adults, they just mess up because they can.

Answer 2

Well, some people have the tendency of getting some sort of "enjoyment" by seeing others in pain or harming others.

Many people resort to cheap kind of entertainment without ever realising what it may imply to others.Its very difficult to change the mindset of such people.

May be,we can pray 4 them!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Come to think of it, I have seen more and more s*x offenders at baseball games.

I mean they're little league games, but still!!

Answer 4

Yes i have seen lots of Joggers breaking into cars and jogging off.