Last week, Reuters reported that violent crimes in Spain have spiked since the economic crisis began in 2008, with thefts involving forcible entry into properties increasing by more than 25 percent in 2012.
As a result of tightened budgets, law enforcement agencies from countries such as Greece and United States have been troubled with providing the same level of service with far fewer resources. But even if the precise relationship between crime and the economy is murky, some scholars say we are likely to see spikes in crime if the recession lasts for too long.
<p>As a result of tightened budgets, law enforcement agencies from countries such as Greece and United States have been troubled with providing the same level of service with far fewer resources. But even if the precise relationship between crime and the economy is murky, some scholars say we are likely to see spikes in crime if the recession lasts for too long. </p>
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