Increasing Crime Rates Research Articles

MODEL PENYEBARAN KRIMINALITAS DENGAN PENGARUH KEBIJAKAN KRIMINAL SEBAGAI PENCEGAHAN PADA SITUASI KRISIS EKONOMI

Crime is behavior that violates the law and social norms so that people oppose it which can occur due to environmental factors, namely the imitation of criminality and individual economic factors, can be prevented by criminal policies, and can increase in certain situations, one of which is the economic crisis. The mathematical model of the spread of crime is built by considering individual economic factors which are implemented as work and non-work compartments, crime imitation factors which are implemented as the rate of crime affected, and criminal policy factors as an obstacle to crime. Based on the model that has been built, the equilibrium point and its stability, the basic reproduction rate, population dynamics, and conditions that can describe the influence of criminal policy and the economic crisis on the crime rate are determined. The model has one non-endemic equilibrium point and one non-negative endemic equilibrium point which can reach a stable condition. Numerical simulations show that population dynamics using parameter values and initial compartments obtained from various sources are stable towards an endemic equilibrium point, criminal policies can reduce crime rates, and economic crises can increase crime rates.

The Causes and Effects of Poverty in Somalia: A Case Study of Guriceel District, Galmudug State, Somalia

This study focused on the causes and effects of poverty in Guriceel district, Galmudug state, Somalia. The aim of the study was to examine the causes and effects of poverty in Guriceel district, Galmudug state, Somalia. The study adopted a descriptive survey and targeted 500 people in Guriceel district. A sample of 126 respondents of the target population was considered by use of stratified purposive sampling technique. The primary data was collected through the use of closed-ended questionnaires and secondary data was obtained from literatures reviewed from the published documents by various scholars to supplement the primary data. The key findings of the study were that there are many causes of poverty in Guriceel district which they include: continuous civil war in Somalia is hindering economic activities of the people which is subjecting them into poverty, high level of corruption among civil servants, the existence of weak rule of law and poor governance leading to poor and ineffective service delivery in the district is causing of poverty in the district, high level of unemployment leading to low income generation by the residents in the district is causing poverty, poor access to affordable and quality health care in the district is causing poverty, high reproductive rate in the district is causing poverty in the district, dangerous climate change resulting into continuous drought is causing poverty in the district and lastly poor planning and distribution of social and economic services in the district is causing poverty in the district. And the main effects of poverty in Guriceel district entail: increase in the risk of people becoming infected with chronic illness, made people to live in dilapidated housing, increase of the death rate in the district, high risk of education underachievement for children from poor families, increase of mental health problems among poor people, high risk of education underachievement for children from poor families, increase of mental health problems among poor people, widening of gender inequality gap, increase in the rate of malnutrition among children from poor families who have got inadequate nutrition, reduction of life expectancy level among poor people and lastly poverty increase in crime rate like theft in Guriceel district. The study recommends that Federal Government of Somalia should provide enough and quality social services, establish more vocational training schools, create more jobs for the jobless youth, empower women, promote and practise of effective accountability and transparency in the public service to curb corruption, provide quality and affordable health services, formulate new policy on new on friendly youth-employment, reform the education curriculum and of more micro-finance institutions in all sub-districts in Somalia to provide loan to poor people.

Overcrowding in the Brazilian prison system: its causes and consequences

In light of the current scenario, it can be observed that overcrowding in the Brazilian prison system is a consequence of serious structural complications that have worsened since its foundation during the colonial period, leading to the problems faced today, such as the supremacy of criminal factions, which substantially increase crime rates, and other factors like inadequate infrastructure, causing a major crisis in the prison system. Given this, the purpose of this article is to address the issue of prison overcrowding in Brazil, demonstrating its causes and possible solutions to alleviate this deficiency in the correctional system. Therefore, information and data were gathered, considering the insights of scholars on the problem of overcrowding in Brazilian prisons, with a basis in the fundamental rights inherent to every human being, as established in the Federal Constitution of 1988, aiming to answer the following research question: what are the causes and consequences of overcrowding in the Brazilian prison system? In this context, this article is proposed to facilitate a comprehensive examination of the prison system and highlight the causes and consequences that overcrowding imposes on inmates. The methodological approach employed was a bibliographic and descriptive review. At the end of the research, it can be concluded that the lack of state assistance and the disproportionate number of available spaces for the quantity of inmates are among the causes of this serious issue faced by Brazilian society.

Causes and legal consequences of deviant behavior

The essence of deviant behavior, the factors leading to it, its varieties and legal consequences are considered. Illegal behavior, immoral acts, various addictions, suicides are all realities of today. Abnormality and deviance become a typical and widespread phenomenon, especially dangerous is the fairly widespread delinquent behavior, as a result of which society gradually sinks into a state of anomie, which is a companion of any crises and social upheavals. This determines the topicality of the topic. Currently, the spread of deviant forms of behavior is facilitated by the crisis state of society, corruption, the war waged by Russia against Ukraine, legal nihilism, and social injustice. Deviant behavior affected the criminalization of society, an increase in crime rates and a change in its structure in the direction of expanding the social base at the expense of deviants, a decrease in public interest in moral issues, an increase in immorality and hypocrisy, and deformation of legal consciousness. Deviance is a relative characteristic associated with the changing standards and social expectations of a community that change in space and time. Social factors are not the only determinants of deviations. Personal factors also lead to deviant behavior, including criminal behavior. The essential determinants of deviant behavior are antisocial personality development, unfavorable social conditions and psychological characteristics of the individual. Marginality is both a prerequisite and a consequence of deviance. Characteristic features of the process of marginalization are a value vacuum, social maladaptation, and social disintegration, manifested in deviation. Marginalization can be a source of social conflicts, delinquent behavior and criminalization of society. The theoretical provisions and conclusions of the article develop and complement a number of sections of the general theory of law, criminology, will contribute to more effective implementation of rights and freedoms, crime prevention and prevention of individual crimes. This is the practical significance of this article.

Assessing State-Dependent Crime Patterns in the USA: A Markov Chain Approach

Understanding crime patterns in the USA can significantly contribute to effective policymaking and proactive law enforcement strategies. This study aims to utilize a novel method in the field of criminology - the Markov Chain model - to assess state-dependent crime patterns in the USA. The Markov Chain model, a mathematical system that undergoes transitions between different states based on certain probabilistic rules, provides an innovative approach to visualize and predict crime patterns. The application of this model enables us to make informed predictions about future crime rates based on current and historical data, thereby offering valuable insights into crime progression and recurrence. Data sourced from national and state-level crime databases forms the basis of this research. It is categorized into 'states' as per Markov Chain terminologies to represent different crime levels. The transitions between these states simulate the shifts in crime rates. The Markov Chain model is then implemented to map these transitions, yielding state-dependent crime patterns. Initial findings demonstrate a noteworthy degree of predictability in crime patterns, with variations in patterns across different states. Results also indicate that certain states have higher probabilities of experiencing increased crime rates, given their current state. Moreover, the model's ability to provide probabilistic predictions about future states may serve as a valuable tool for strategic planning in law enforcement. This research contributes significantly to the field by introducing a mathematical, probabilistic model to a largely sociological study area. It also has practical implications, as understanding these state-dependent crime patterns can enhance law enforcement efficiency and inform the development of targeted crime prevention strategies. Future studies may focus on refining the model, incorporating other socio-economic variables, and analyzing their impacts on crime transitions. This study thus opens up new avenues for employing mathematical models in criminology, demonstrating the vast potential of such interdisciplinary approaches. Keywords: Markov Chain Model, Crime Patterns, State-Dependent Crime Rates, Predictive Policing, Probabilistic Crime Analysis

Child Monitoring System using IOT Device

Abstract: With increasing crime rates such as child kidnapping, child trafficking, child abuse, and so on, the need for an advanced smart security system has become a necessity. With this motivation, a self-alerting “child monitoring system using IOT” is developed to aid parents to monitor and track their children in real time as an alternative to staying beside them. This system is intended as an everyday wearable device for the child, in the form of a wristband, hand glove, armband, or belt. The system is designed to continuously monitor the location and body vitals of children. This electronic system comprises a Nodemcu esp8266 controller and sensors to detect changes in parameters such as temperature, humidity, and pulse rate. The system also uses a GSM and GPS module. The location of the victim is traced using the GPS module and is sent to the registered contact numbers as a text message using a GSM module.

Effect of Monetary Reward Strategies on National Police Service Delivery in Nairobi County, Kenya

Despite the fact that the National Police Service (NPS) is mandated to protect the lives and properties of the people as stipulated in the Kenyan constitution, it continues to face unprecedented pressure to improve its services to the public. Despite several changes being witnessed in the recent past, including annual recruitment of personnel, increased recruit training duration, acquisition of sophisticated weapons, advancement in technology, and most recently the merger of KPS and APS officers to increase personnel , no significant changes have been witnessed when it comes to efficiency in their service delivery. According to Kenya crime rates and statistics, there has been a sharp increase in crime rates in Kenya for 2020–2021, with an 8.21 percent increase. The general objective of this study was to establish the effect of monetary reward strategies on the delivery of services for the National Police of Nairobi's devolved government. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The NPS staff population in Nairobi County is 9530, of which 400 were sampled with a turnout of 338. Primary data was obtained using questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted. The results of this research were useful not only to the county of Nairobi but also to the government of Kenya and all stakeholders once it was undertaken. For instance, for the county of Nairobi, the research would help meet their strategic plan on sustainable security. For the government of Kenya, the research would be very important in helping it meet its 2030 vision and, hence, provide security to its citizens. The findings were that monetary reward strategies had a significant positive effect on the delivery of services by the NPS in Nairobi County. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected (t=3.427, p<0.05). The NPS should prioritize the adoption of financial changes that will improve service performance. There should be focus on the needs and desires of police officers, create individualized efforts, and create positive relationships between senior officers and their subordinates. Officers should have access to higher salaries, savings co-ops, and enhanced allowances, and be inspired by honoring the best-performing officers.

The Effect of Unemployment on Economic Growth in Nigeria

This study investigates the trends and effects of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria using secondary data from relevant institutions for analysis from 2010 to 2020. The Auto Regressive Distribution Lag (ARDL) bounds test methodology is utilized to determine the long run relationship between unemployment and economic growth. The empirical findings using the ARDL Model confirmed that there exists an inverse relationship between economic growth and unemployment, and that unemployment leads to increasing crime rates in both short and long run.

THE EFFECT OF ARRANGING WOMEN'S ISSUES IN THE IRAQI ELECTRONIC NEWSPAPERS' WEBSITES ON THE COGNITIVE LEVEL OF IRAQI UNIVERSITY FEMALE TEACHERS A FIELD STUDY OF A SAMPLE OF FEMALE TEACHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD

Women are considered the real power to build societies, as they are half of society, and it is their responsibility to raise generations، as human history testifies to the recording of great names with their giving and achievement in various scientific, social and humanitarian disciplines. Because of the importance of women in our lives, society must give them special care, whether at home or within the community structure to which they belong, so that they contribute to the image that brings about a transformation in the public scene, as well as providing them with support to take charge of bringing about change themselves, and this explains the interest of the press at all levels. Women's issues and topics through various journalistic arts، including news, articles، investigations, interviews, and even press photos. Therefore,knowing the order of priorities for women's issues has become one of the main tasks to stand up to in order to know the agenda of the medium and the public around it. This study is looking at measuring the levels of the effect of prioritizing women's issues in the Iraqi electronic newspapers' websites on the cognitive level of Iraqi university female teachers. The questionnaire، which included four axes to measure the effect of arranging women's issues in different locations Iraqi electronic newspapers at the cognitive level of university teachers, as the first axis represents demographic characteristics,the second is exposure to the websites of Iraqi newspapers, and the third axis, which includes women's issues in the websites of newspapers, as well as the fourth axis, which represents the effect of prioritizing women's issues. And analytical to reach the objectives of the research, as the problem of this research revolves around a major question that says (What is the effect of arranging women’s issues in the Iraqi newspapers’ websites on the cognitive level of university female teachers, Baghdad University female teachers?) In its theoretical construction، the study relied on the hypotheses that came out of the prioritization theory (agenda)، and the research reached several results, the most important of which are: 1.Women's issues (social issues، political issues and security issues) topped the first three ranks in order of their priorities from the websites of Iraqi newspapers. 2.The study showed the presence of common interests at a hierarchical level in the websites of the Iraqi newspapers among the respondents، as the issue of (violating women's rights) came as a first priority in social issues،then the issue of (women's participation in elections) came as a second priority in political issues, and the issue of (increase in crime rates of all kinds A third priority in security issues. 3.The qualitative analytical survey of the hierarchy of women's issues and topics on the websites of Iraqi newspapers showed that they were affected by the media policy of these newspapers in the eyes of Iraqi women.

Pengaruh Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka Terhadap Tingkat Kemiskinan Di Kabupaten/Kota Kalimantan Tengah

The purpose of the specific analysis is expected to be able to convey comprehensive knowledge of the condition of the TPT alliance and poverty in Central Kalimantan, to provide support towards expanding the benefits that contribute to reducing TPT and poverty in this region. Comprehensive quantitative methods to investigate the Central Kalimantan Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) against squalor creates a very precise and constructive approach towards gathering and reviewing instructions in an objective and measurable manner. The low educational level and restrained skills make it difficult to find a decent pulse, forcing the people of Central Kalimantan to fall into poverty. Women are more discreetly concerned with matching decent pulses and retain restricted access to the core economic power as world and capital, which can allow the more prone to slump to the depths of squalor in this region. Other social impacts of algae are reduced social capital, increased crime rates, and reduced quality of life. The economic impact can arise in part in the form of loss of economic reliability, low rewards of legion of duty participation and low economic motivation. The high number of published unemployment (TPT) in Central Kalimantan contributes to increasing poverty and the components of tutorials, skills, sexual lameness, social and economic effects are flowering. TPT embodies important components that must serve as components

Suggesting A Stochastic Measurement Tool for Determining Crime and Safety Indexes: Evidence from Turkey

Crime is a phenomenon that disrupts the welfare and structure of society and has become an important problem in both developed and developing countries. In recent years, in parallel with the increasing rate of urbanization all over the world, there has also been a serious increase in crime rates. With the increase in crime rate, fear of crime has emerged among individual members of society. Fear of crime is the degree of anxiety an individual feels about the deterioration of the social structure. This degree of anxiety is expressed by crime and safety indexes today. In this study, a new measurement tool is proposed in order to eliminate the effects such as emotional preference, decision-making difficulty, etc. For this purpose, the Stochastic Multi-Criteria Acceptability Analysis-TRI (SMAA-TRI) method, in which the measurement can be made with interval and dispersed values, and the probability theory can be reflected as an effect on the decision analysis, has been utilized to measure the crime and safety indexes, determined by online survey up to now, because of the fact that the experts/participants had difficulties in expressing their preferences clearly during their evaluations. It was found that the index values obtained in the study are consistent with the results of the surveys conducted with thousands of people and that the SMAA-TRI method can be effectively used in determining the crime/safety indexes.

Implications of Cross Border Proliferation of Small and Light Weapons (SALWs) for Nigeria’s National Security: A Study of Kaduna State, 2010-2020

This work examined the security implications of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in Nigeria laying more emphasis on Kaduna State. The work relied on both primary and secondary data. For the primary data, they were obtained through an in-depth interview with key stakeholders who are abreast with issues of the subject matter, this included all three arms of the armed forces, the police, customs, immigration, and those who have been victims of attack and culprits who were arrested with SALWs. While secondary data were sourced from textbooks, journal articles, seminar papers, and newspapers, among others on the subject matter. The work adopted the relative deprivation theory as a framework of analysis. Findings of the work show that there were serious security implications of the proliferation of SALWs for Kaduna state which has led to an increase in crime rate, political violence, conflicts, and disruption of economic activities within the period under review. The study, therefore, recommends inter-agency and bilateral cooperation on border patrol, adequate equipment and training of security personnel, proper remuneration for security agents, improved government policies and framework to grow the economy and create jobs, strict adherence to prescribing laws and regulations governing the possession and use of small arms and light weapons among others.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students Regarding Anger

Introduction: Anger is a strong emotional response to deprivation and provocation. It is an emotion that is often created by the discrepancy between our expectations and reality. For medical professionals, it is very necessary to manage their anger because they have to deal with patients of diverse manners. The current study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of medical students regarding anger from an Islamic perspective. Methods: the current study enrolled medical students who were enrolled in different grades in medical schools. Moreover, after the informed consent, each student was asked to fill out the self-designed questionnaire. The data was statistically analysed by SPSS. Results: The study population comprised 277 subjects, including females and males. Among all participants in the current study, females (147, 53.1%) are more common than males. The highest and lowest numbers of students are enrolled in the 1st year of MBBS (74, 26.7%) and the final year of MBBS (1, 0.4%), respectively. Moreover, personal behaviour after getting angered was asked, like do you leave the scene (said Yes, 123, 44.4%) or seek refuge with Allah (said Yes, 92, 33.2%) from shaitan or taking ablution (said No, 54, 19.5%). The p-value is less than 0.05 for the questions asked as anger is satanic teaching or motivation (p=0.004), or Islam has refrained us from anger (p=0.000), and anger results in an increased crime rate (p=0.000). Similarly, the p-value is less than 0.05 in the case of questions like do you get irritated soon (p=0.002) and when did you get angry (p=0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that young medical students are more aggressive, and they have less ability to manage their aggressiveness. Islamic teaching plays a vital role in the management and control of anger. Keywords: Medical Students, Anger Management, Knowledge, Islamic Teachings.

PENGARUH PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP MENINGKATNYA KEJAHATAN KONVENSIONAL PERSPEKTIF POLITIK KRIMINAL

Conventional crimes, namely: conventional/national crimes are crimes against life, property and honor that cause both physical and psychological harm, whether committed in ordinary ways or in a new dimension, which occur within the country. The effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic Period on Increasing Conventional Crime in the Legal Area of ​​the West Sumatra Regional Police is the reduction in their moral values ​​and social and economic conditions due to the pandemic. So it is not wrong to say that a person's actions for a reason are interrelated, either directly or indirectly. From a criminological point of view, the increase in crime rates during the pandemic was an action driven by the weakening economy. Criminal cases in West Sumatra that experienced an increase during the Covid-19 Pandemic were cases of Curat, Curas and Curanmor and Begal. Based on sociological theory, the existence of crime during a pandemic occurred due to an imbalance in the structure of society. There are people who are still well off and not a few people who are experiencing difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic. Conventional Crime Control Efforts During the Covid 19 Pandemic in the Legal Area of ​​the West Sumatra Regional Police are Preemptive Efforts, namely increasing the functions of Bimas (Community Guidance and Counseling), Shabara, as well as precincts related to robbery crimes; The service and service program, namely the KAMTIBMAS (Community Order Security) safari to community leaders and village officials; Community development through Polmas (activating Polmas); and Collaborate with the mass media to convey to the public to always be vigilant against the crime of robbery.

A Critical Assessment of The Rising Wave of Criminal Activity and Perceptions of Social Work Roles Among Nigerian Youth

Aim: Crime is an ongoing phenomenon since the existence of human beings and can be seen in every society. When left unchecked, it becomes worrisome and creates fear in people's minds and causes untold suffering. Especially in developing countries, crime is present in every society, regardless of its level of development, which even hinders the socio-economic development of countries. This study aims to focus on the recently increasing crime rates in Nigeria, especially among the youth, to reveal the possible causes of this alarming trend, to point out the impact on Nigerian society and the pursuit of socio-economic development when left unchecked, and then to propose solutions to this anomaly.. Methodology: This study reads both social learning theory and cultural crime theory as a theoretical guide for the reader. A generative questionnaire design was used. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis were used to address the relationship between youth and crime in Nigeria. The Nigerian who manages to run this wins. The recruitment was from one thousand eight hundred (1800) youth selected from six (6) geopolitical regions in nigeria, selected through a multifaceted recruitment technique that included purposeful, stratified and quota exploitation methods. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and direct citations, while quantitative components were analyzed using microorganisms and inferential statistics. Results: The gender of participants was found that 66.7% were male and 33.3% were female. Also 20% of the responders are unemployed or graduates. The questions were asked on reasons for the rising numbers of crimes committed by youths, indicate to the not enough policies of the federal to ameliorate this, youth unemployment and ways this menace can be tackled. Conclusion: These results showed It discovered that unemployment and lack of meaningful empowerment by government, among others, are responsible for high crime rates among youths. It recommends urgent efforts on the part of government to gainfully engage unemployed youths for decent means of livelihood while pointing mostly commensurate penalties and proper rehabilitation/mentorship to perpetrators of crimes to serve as deterrent to others.

Correlation between Air Pollution and Violence: A Critical Analysis

Climate change is the most relevant discussion point in today's scenario. The research paper explains and analysis the relationship between crime and air pollution. It is important to understand that there is a remarkable increase in crimes in the recent past globally and the same can be correlated to air pollution. Studies suggest that air pollution contributed to the increased crime rate. Recent studies in this context have suggested that air pollution can be directly related to aggressive behavior and which in turn leads to an increase in the crime rate. The paper focuses on harm mitigation rather than retribution when dealing with environmental offences. Awareness of the application of restorative processes in cases of environmental harm is ambiguous and, indeed, exculpatory in nature in present scenario. It is generally accepted that environmental crimes are among some of the most lucrative types of transnational illegal activity. In 2016, their monetary worth is calculated at between US$ 91 and 259 billion annually, most likely the world's fourth largest criminal sector after narcotics, counterfeits, and trade in human beings. In this area, there is indeed a detailed list of violations, i.e., wildlife crimes, illicit mining are few to mention.

The Changing Determinants of Juvenile Crime

Abstract Following decades of increasing crime rates in the U.S., crime participation declined substantially throughout the 1990s, and have remained low in the 2000s. Using the 1979 and 1997 waves of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, we identify the determinants of criminal involvement and antisocial behavior. In the 1980s compared to the 2000s, youth from disadvantaged family backgrounds, those with lower skills, and those in urban areas were more disproportionately represented in crime participation. Our results suggest that most of the decline in crime is related to changes in the socio-economic environment and public policy shifts.

Implementasi Sistem Keamanan RFID pada Lingkungan Rukun Warga 015 Tegal Alur Jakarta Barat

Safety is an important aspect of life, especially for communities. The lack of security systems in an environment increases crime rates in areas run by people outside the environment. Therefore, the community service team created an environmental security system by creating a security system using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and demonstrated the advantages of this security system compared to traditional systems. The joint concept of community service and research activities uses the results of an interview with the head of his RW 015 Kelurahan Tegal Alur in West Jakarta to identify the desire of residents, especially environmental security members, to develop a security system in the RW area. It will come true. We hope to have a better and simpler security system its usefulness. The outcome of this activity will be implemented to residents of RW 015 Tegal Alur West Jakarta as an example of technology-based environmental facility.

POVERTY IN COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE

Poverty is a socio-economic problem that has stimulated many research activities carried out by various parties such as planners, scientists, and the general public or non-governmental organizations from various educational backgrounds. The large number of poor people will have the potential to create new social problems, namely the decline in the quality of human resources, the emergence of inequality and social jealousy, disruption of social and political stability and increasing crime rates. The decline in the poor population is not too significant and is still relatively large. The government has struggled continuously to reduce the poor in its area with various strategies. The goal for the welfare of the nation's life seems to be just a discourse. The more widespread planning and development activities have not been able to overcome poverty in Indonesia, so to find alternative future policy solutions in an effort to accelerate poverty alleviation requires thinking from various cross-disciplinary social sciences. The method used in this study is descriptive analysis method, which describes a problem of community poverty based on secondary data sources from literature materials that are relevant to the title of the article and references. The sociological reality of poverty has different criteria, namely absolute and relative and not only personal events but also social events. Regarding religion, Islam responds to the phenomenon of poverty by encouraging and encouraging people to work hard and share with each other. In Islam poverty is explained in the Al-Quran and Hadith where poor people are people who are unable to meet their daily needs.

Chinese aid and crime: Evidence from Africa

AbstractWe study how the allocation of resources impacts localised crime rates. Recent studies on the effects of Chinese aid in Africa have increased rapidly, and this paper contributes by showing the mechanism by which aid increases crime. Using a geo‐referenced dataset of subnational allocation of Chinese projects, geographically matched with 145 701 respondents of four rounds of Afrobarometer surveys from 36 African countries, we use a difference‐in‐difference‐in‐difference (DDD) approach and an instrumental variable (IV) identification strategy to account for endogeneity and capture the effect of living near projects under implementation before or after a survey against those with no projects. We find that Chinese aid projects significantly increased crime rates in the immediate locations where the projects were implemented. The main channel of effect is the increased local economic activities leading to the availability of employable opportunities. There is a similar but smaller magnitude of the effect regarding projects funded by other donor agencies.