High urbanization levels in cities can boost crime rate

Jakarta : Indonesia | Aug 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM PDT

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High urbanization levels in cities can boost crime rate

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - High urbanization can lead to an increase in the crime rate of big cities like Jakarta, sociologist Musni Umar of the National University said on Wednesday.

"The crime rate might increase because of migrants, who will do anything to survive in a city like Jakarta. To do that, they can commit crimes such as pick pocketing and robbing," Umar said.

He added that while the number of migrants coming to the city keeps increasing, the job opportunities available for them remain the same, which can lead to an extreme competition for work opportunities.

The sociologist also pointed out that new migrants coming to Jakarta should possess work skills and a good education, or they will be rendered jobless and create social unrest.

"Most of the new migrants coming to Jakarta lack skills and a good education," Umar added.

http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/84095/high-urbanization-levels-in-cities-can-boost-crime-rate

TaufanTasch is based in Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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Nina Rai | 9 months ago

Its largely unemployment in cities
which is responsible for rising
crime rates in the city....thanks
for sharing this report. Rated^

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TaufanTasch | 9 months ago

I disagree with the comment, from a sociologist at Antara News article, I've made Essays for answers in the article. In my opinion, the sociologist was less prudent in giving an answer. Thanks your support Nina. Best regard.

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