Question

what is the study of criminology ​

Answer 1

Criminology is the study of why crime is commited. Crimes are commited for many reasons: social factors, circumstances, and opportunies.

Types of Crimes

Crimes against a person ⇒ to commiting violent crimes that harm a person directly. Examples: ⇒ murder, harrassment, and assault.

Crimes against property ⇒ Damaging or taking a victim's property. Examples: ⇒ burglary, stealing, and arson.

Crimes against public safety ⇒ Endangering the community. Examples: ⇒ disorderly, conduct, drug crimes, and illegal possession of firearms.

Attempting and Assisting Crime

Assisting a criminal ⇒ Aiding and abetting a criminal, serving as an accomplice, and being a part of a criminal organization.

Attempting a crime ⇒ Intending and preparing to carry out an crime.