Settlement Planning for Reduction of Rural Crime Rates in Developing Countries

Previous studies have suggested that urban planning plays a critical role in the prevention of urban crimes. This article analyzes previous research to study the role urban planning plays in the prevention of rural crimes for developing countries. From previous research, it can be concluded that rural crimes in developing countries is mainly caused by state of poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. In addition, developing countries law enforcement often lack the ability to detect and arrest all criminals effectively due to overextension of management in large rural sectors. Developing countries could undertake policies to mitigate rural crime rates. Promotion of rural resource and production industries could support local service industries, which in turn increase job positions and reduces unemployment. Construction of public education centers, such as primary and secondary schools, would limit juvenile crime rates, increase employment chances, and provide job positions for educated individuals. Government-led improvements of infrastructure, mainly roads and security cameras to detect crimes in densely populated areas, could improve rural law enforcements capability to deter or react to crimes.