Impacts of Crime on Socio-Economic Development

Crime is as old man and it exists in every society respective of its level development. The rate at which criminals operate unhindered most societies especially developing countries around the world worrisome. creates fear untold suffering among people. often stands a barrier to socio-economic growth society, discourages investment, increases cost transactions ultimately fuel migration eventually economic development disparities world. aim this study analyze manifestation crime over with view intimating government all have firm control criminal activities their for better society. approach methodology based on literature review scientific journals reports. Secondary data were sourced from both published unpublished works applies descriptive method. main results showed various manifestations crimes such banditry, kidnapping, rape, stealing murder others. Therefore, fuels corruption destabilizes any In conclusion, knows no boundary nor personality affects people levels. This sad activity will continue be major factor lack if strong action taken by governments effectively tackle criminals, terrorists bandits Received: 14 May 2021 / Accepted: 5 August Published: September