Crime Criminology is the study of crime and criminal offenders in many different settings and from many different points of view. All countries make rules, or laws, which forbid certain types of behavior. A crime is an act that is forbidden by law because it is harmful to a person, to property, or to society in general. Attitudes towards crime do not always stay the same. Laws may be changed as society develops. The definition …showed first 75 words of 1454 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1454 total…Among the Asian race I surveyed (ranging from ages 18 to 22), all 4 have reported to never been arrested. While the Caucasian race 3 out of 5 have reported crimes they have been arrested for such as D.U.I., possession of marijuana, damaging property, disorderly conduct, and shoplifting. In all fairness out of all races I have surveyed, the Asian race had reported zero crimes. And Hispanics 4 out of 9 have been arrested for D.U.I. and assault.