Pengaruh Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka, Jumlah Penduduk dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi terhadap Kriminalitas di Provinsi Riau

Abstract

This research examines the impact of open unemployment rates, population size, and economic development on crime rates in Riau Province from 2017 to 2022. It emphasizes that elevated unemployment rates are strongly associated with a rise in criminal behaviors, especially economic offenses like theft and robbery. study analyzes secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency and performs panel data regression analysis to investigate these correlations.The results demonstrate that regions with elevated population density encounter increased crime risks owing to restricted employment prospects, resulting in economic inequalities and societal turmoil. The research cites Émile Durkheim's anomie hypothesis, positing that unemployment may estrange people from society standards, hence elevating the probability of criminal activity. Furthermore, the study underscores the need of equal economic development, since income discrepancies may intensify perceptions of injustice and lead to criminal behavior. The research indicates variations in crime rates across the years, with a significant rise in overall crime cases in 2022, underscoring the pressing need for effective crime prevention initiatives. The report suggests that the government use urban planning and inclusive economic strategies to mitigate unemployment and population density challenges, eventually seeking to decrease crime rates in Riau Province. Improving educational possibilities and fostering business are proposed as effective measures to alleviate the conditions leading to crime.