What kinds of crime increase during an economic downturn?

Question

Great answer, Dulcie. I knew I'd have better luck asking economists than criminologists.

Answer 1

All crime increases during an economic downturn.

Crime rates tend to rise when consumers become pessimistic. Why? Economic theory predicts that people weigh the costs and benefits of law-abiding versus criminal behavior.

Worried consumers do not necessarily resort to street crime. But some will resort to buying stolen goods when they can no longer afford the prices at Target or Wal-Mart. As that demand increases, so does the incentive for the street criminals who supply underground markets. Other factors contribute too, but sooner or later more robberies, thefts and other crimes drive up even homicide rates.

EDIT: Thanks!

Answer 2

fraud, robberies, thefts, prositution,

Answer 3

i have two friends so far that got their cars stolen. i mean one car and the other was a semi truck.