Fear of crime : the causes, consequences and solutions

Abstract

Fear of crime is a chronic condition that impacts every aspect of an individual’s life. It is different for every all individuals and will impact them in different ways. It comes from several different sources, a main source being television. There are many consequences of fear of crime; it can cause increased crime, negative economic consequences, negative physical effects on the body such as brain damage, and negative emotional effects such as depression. This paper concludes with possible solutions to the problem as well as with future research questions.