Urban areas have higher crime rates due to the concentration of potential targets. Economic distress affects crime rates. Poverty and urban living contribute to the involvement of certain groups in street crime.
Crime rates are higher in cities due to the great numbers of urban residents providing potential targets for criminals. The economic distress in Buenos Aires is reflected in the crime rate increase during periods of real GDP decrease. The disproportionate involvement of African Americans and Latinos in street crime is largely influenced by poverty and urban residence.
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