Crime Affecting Society

Crime is a worldwide issue that people try to fight and find ways to prevent. Even though police and prisons do exist, crime continues to happen every day and every minute of the day world wide. Crime is in existence from the beginning of humanity. Individuals around the world may have various definitions of crime and may consider different actions as crime. However, overall, crime is a violation of law; a breach of rules or laws. From the time Adam and Eve were around till today’s time, crime is an ongoing issue. Adam and Eve were not supposed to take any apples off the apple tree. They warned that if they do they will face punishment. However, Eve’s curiosity took over and she took the forbidden apple. As a result both Adam and Eve faced punishment; Eve because she took the apple and Adam because he tried it, knowing that he was not suppose to. Stealing the apple was the very first crime committed. Even though it was not a serious crime, it was still a crime. Crime can be as harmless as stealing to as severe as murder. Rules and laws are set to protect people, their lives as well as their belongings. Even though laws vary all over the world, they serve the same purpose. Laws are set and punishments given, but what are they given for? Many may define crime as only something as severe as murder, while other will include that crime is a violation of any law; a breech of contract. Both definitions are correct; however when summed up, “crime is an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited” (dictionary.com). Each state, province, country and continent has its own set of definitions for crime. While some acts such as smoking marijuana, or may be legal in some places, others may consider those a serious crime. Severity of a crime depends on the laws and regulations that it broke. Crime develops as time passes. With the world developing, some