DEVELOPMENT CRIMINOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF CRIME AND SOCIAL PROGRESS

Abstract

Development Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the relationship between crime and social progress. It explores how social, economic, political, and cultural factors contribute to criminal behaviour and how crime, in turn, affects the development of societies. This paper provides a detailed overview of Development Criminology, discussing its historical context, theoretical foundations, key concepts, research methodologies, and practical implications for crime prevention and policy development. By understanding the complexities of crime and its connections to social development, policymakers and practitioners can design more effective strategies to create safer, more equitable communities. KEYWORDS: Development Criminology; Sociological Aspects of Crime; Crime; Theory of Crime