International Crime

BY AUBRIE DAVIS

Overview

I have always been interested in how crime differs from country to country. For my project, I will further explore the following countries and discuss how crime rates and the types of crimes committed are different among these countries: The United States Russia Colombia Honduras

Crime in The United States Crime rates for the United States

have overall drastically declined over the years

Incarceration rates, however, have reached an all time high (The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world).

Crime in The United StatesThis chart displays the violent crime rate per 100,000 people in the United States. Violent crimes, however, have seen a decrease in the United States.

Although the homicide rate in the United States has drastically declined since 1992, it is still among the highest in the industrialized world.

According to the FBI’s UCR, In 2014 an estimated 1,165,383 violent crimes occurred nationwide (a decrease of 0.2 percent from the 2013 estimate)

Any state that borders Mexico is likely involved in its own drug war at the present time. Mexican drug cartels have become more aggressive – and indeed, more violent – in their efforts to move product to the north. That has left many communities in Texas and California in ruins, as the death toll attributed to gang violence and drug addiction is at an all-time high.

In 2008 alone, the DEA seized �the following amounts of drugs within the borders of the United States: Cocaine: 49,823.3 KGs Heroin: 598.6 KGs Marijuana: 660,969.2 KGs Methamphetamines: 1,540.4 KGs Hallucinogens: 9,199,693

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Human trafficking is also a persisting problem in the united states. The United States of America is

principally a transit and destination country for trafficking in persons. It is estimated that 14,500 to 17,500 people, primarily women and children, are trafficked to the U.S. annually

Crime in Colombia

Colombia, in common with many Latin American nations, evolved as a highly segregated society, split between the traditionally rich families of Spanish descent and the vast majority of poor Colombians, many of whom are of mixed race. As a result, various armed groups emerged that have been involved in drug-trafficking, murders, kidnapping and other crimes.

Crime in Colombia

The country of Colombia has become well known for its drug production and trade. As I mentioned previously, Colombia is very segregated and is split between the extremely wealthy Spanish decent and poor Colombians. The combination of these factors has led to high homicide rates (Colombia currently has the 10th highest murder rate in the world) as well as kidnappings, robberies, and aggravated assaults.

Above is a chart that displays Latin American Homicide rates. As you can see, Colombia has had the highest among these countries and has just recently declined in 2007. Its currently has the 10th highest homicide rate as of 2015.

This video details the history of organized crime in Colombia.

Crime in Russia

A considerably high crime rate is probably the reason why Russia is among the world´s most dangerous countries. The crime in Russia include drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking, extortion, murder for hire, fraud and more. In 2011, Russia was rated among the leaders in homicide by the United Nations. The homicide rate is relatively high in Siberia and Russian Far East compared to European Russia.

Crime in Russia

In previous years, the crime rates in Russia were steadily decreasing. This year, however, the country has reversed the longstanding downward trend. Just in the first eight months of this 2015, Russia’s crime rate has jumped 6.7 percent. This may possibly be linked to the jump in the number of crimes

committed by people under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Drug trafficking and illicit drug use have become a noteworthy

problem in Russia. Russia is one of the two major drug producers along with Morocco and one of the five major drug trafficking entry points along with Iran, Turkey, Italy and Spain in the Mediterranean region. 

Russia is also involved in the human trafficking business. It is a significant source of women trafficked to over 50 countries as well as internal trafficking (women are trafficked from rural to urban areas for commercial sexual exploitation Men are also trafficked internally, mainly from central Asia, for forced

labor in the fields of construction and agriculture.

Crime in Honduras

As of June 2015, Honduras has the highest crime rate over all other countries in the world.

Violent crime is very common in Honduras, especially drug trafficking and murder. Honduras is considered a major

drug route to the US Crime here is primarily

orchestrated by gangs (Honduras is home to the two most powerful gangs in the country)

This video goes through the most dangerous city in the world, San Pedro Sula in Hondruas, and explores the gang life and crime of the area.

Sources Information Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_the_United_States

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2015/september/latest-crime-stats-released/latest-crime-stats-released

http://list25.com/25-most-dangerous-countries-according-to-global-peace-index/3/

http://www.internationalcrimesdatabase.org/

http://www.crimeinamerica.net/crime-rates-united-states/

http://www.abcnewspoint.com/top-10-countries-with-highest-murder-rate-in-the-world-2015/

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/russia-sees-2015-crime-rate-spike/531102.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Russia

http://www.drugabuse.net/drug-policy/drug-trafficking-statistics/

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