NCJ Number
135696
Date Published
1990
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This analysis of data from 1966-86, (especially 1973, 1980, and 1986) revealed that neither intensive economic development nor recession led to significant increases or decreases in crime in Yugoslavia and that both property crime and recidivism have been increasing in the country.
Abstract
The research used secondary data from official records. Variables included statistical data on income and investments, transportation and communications, retail goods, tourism, housing construction, medical care, education, culture, six types of crime, and recidivism. The analysis showed that violent crimes have declined, sex offenses have maintained constant low rates, and traffic offenses and economic crime have both increased and decreased. Results indicated that the relationship between development and crime is neither universal nor unidirectional. Tables and discussion of methodological limitations