Social Control Theory Pinpoints The Cause Of Crime

I do not believe any one theory pinpoints the cause of crime, but several appear to have more merit than others. If I have to choose, I would go with the rational choice theory – people make the choice to commit crime, and also decide when and where.
The social control theory has merit in its explanation of why people obey the law, which conversely (to me) helps explain why some people may commit crime. The Chicago School social disorganization theory sheds light on group dynamics and environmental factors, but seems to be more of an explanation of how to reduce crime and what contributing factors exist – defensible space and routine activities. These seem to provide more answers as to how address crime rather than the causes.
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