The document discusses urban poverty and crime. It addresses the urbanization of poverty, problems created by urban poor populations, and different aspects of poverty in the US, Europe, and less developed countries. It also examines the relationship between city size and crime rates, theories for high crime areas, and crimes in the UAE. Solutions discussed include governmental investment in infrastructure and people as well as increasing opportunities for poor groups.

20. City Size and Crime Rates,2004 Population Size Violent Crime Property Crime 1,000,000 or higher 9.2 40.2 500,000 - 999,999 9.1 59.0 250,000 - 499,999 9.7 56.4 100,000 - 249,999 6.0 48.2 50,000 - 99,999 4.7 39.8 25,000 - 49,999 3.8 36.4 10,000 - 24,999 3.0 34.0 Under 10,000 3.3 37.0 Suburban Areas 3.2 28.2 Rural Counties 3.2 17.4