professionals, criminologists distinguish different types of crime, are classified, for example, on the subjects (women, juveniles, etc.), areas of activity (economic, etc.), the degree of fault (intentional, reckless), motivation (selfish, violent, etc.), the degree of reflection in the statistical data (the actual detection, latent crime, etc.).On the latter would like to talk more.
Latent crime - in fact, a component of the crimes committed, but for some reason did not identify, did not pass the registration procedure.It is obvious that the number of violations that are taking place actually, a lot more recorded by law enforcement agencies.
For the most complete understanding of this category is necessary to disassemble the main types of latent crime.We single out the following:
- unknown to anyone;
- declared but not disclosed;
- declared but not registered;
- known witnesses but not reported;
- known to the victim, but not declared.
Thus, it is clear that some types of delinquency due to the fact that violations of the law simply does not go beyond the field of view of witnesses, victims and others.They, for some reasons, do not wish to communicate information to the relevant authorities.Such a commitment is justified by several factors, among which:
- distrust people in law enforcement.Indeed, many citizens are skeptical that a particular crime will be solved frequently quieter leave things as they are, rather than transfer its security in the hands of people in uniform;
- rejection of "red tape."Many victims voluntarily renounced the assistance of specialized bodies, believing that you have to spend more physical and moral strength, and the result is unlikely to satisfy;
- fear of reprisals from criminals;
- reluctance to advertise the fact of the crime;
- settlement of claims by the compensation money from the offenders.
Interestingly, set this relationship: the more serious the crime, the lower level of latent crime drops.However, it is assumed that the connection is not absolute.
obvious is the fact that the crime affects the political situation in the country, the economic condition in general.So, if the crime controls much of, for example, the financial and credit system is very difficult to develop a fruitful relationship with other countries to attract foreign investment.
If we consider not only the economy but also the social processes taking place in society, they latent crime, rather its level is also influenced negatively.In fact, many crimes go unpunished, for example, because it has not been filed or, if available, authorities failed to conduct an investigation, or the progress of the case has been given, but the event, and the offense never established.
Then, in imitation of the society is maturing some criminals clearly perceived impunity of acts.Gradually morals weaken, many of the actions are permissible, that some citizens generates discomfort and a desire to change things for the better, but they are faced with the apathy of others.Some, on the contrary, become nervous and impatient.In any case, society is inflated bubble dissatisfaction and negativity to the law enforcement authorities, which can not adequately provide security.
Thus, we understand that the types of crime included and latency, which, because of their lack of official data, does not fall within the scope of the proceedings, however, it is of great importance for every individual and for all spheres of public lifewhole.
