Criminals commit crimes for many different reasons and there is not any solid research on why one person may commit a crime. The theories on why people commit a crime have changed or emerged into something different over the years. Some key theories are:
1. Rational Choice Theory- People usually act in their self interest and make decisions to commit a crime after weighing the potential risks, like getting caught and punished.
2. Social Disorganization Theory- Someone's physical and social environments are primarily responsible for their behavioral choices. A neighborhood that has fraying social structures is more likely to have a high crime rate.
3. Strain Theory- A lot of people have similar aspirations, but not everyone has the same opportunities or abilities. When people fail to achieve society's expectations, they may try to achieve success through crime.
4. Social Learning Theory- People may develop motivation to commit crime and the skills to commit crime through the people they associate with.
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