COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

PROPOSED TITLE: Exploring the Influence of Urbanization and Population Density on

Crime and Delinquency in Manila, Philippines: A Social Disorganization Perspective

PROPONENTS: Alburo, Edwardo M.

Bismonte, Zandra Vanessa D.
Cadiente, Julius Ivan L.
Cortez, James Wilbert
Deraya, Kane F.
Francisco, Aira Jane D.
Lacdao, Aleida G.
Oliver, Andrei M.
Ponciano, Stephanie Claire
Tiria, Jimwell Terence A.

Apart from urbanization and population density, social disorganization theory suggests that
several other factors can influence crime rates. These additional proponents include:

1. Poverty and Socioeconomic Disadvantage: Areas with high poverty rates and
socioeconomic disadvantage tend to experience higher crime rates. Limited access to
resources, educational opportunities, and employment prospects can contribute to social
disorganization and increased criminal behavior.
2. Residential Instability: Frequent residential mobility and turnover within a community
can disrupt social bonds and weaken informal social control mechanisms. This instability
can lead to a breakdown in community cohesion and an increase in crime and
delinquency.
3. Family Structure and Dynamics: The breakdown of traditional family structures, such as
high rates of single-parent households or households with absent parents, can impact
socialization processes and supervision of children. This can create an environment
conducive to delinquency and criminal behavior.
4. Institutional Disinvestment: Lack of investment in social institutions such as schools,
healthcare facilities, and community organizations can undermine community resources
and support systems. Inadequate access to quality education, healthcare, and recreational
opportunities can contribute to higher crime rates.
5. Social Networks and Informal Social Control: Strong social networks and cohesive
communities with robust informal social control mechanisms, such as neighborhood
watch programs, can deter criminal behavior. Conversely, weak social ties and a lack of
social control can create an environment where crime thrives.
6. Collective Efficacy: Collective efficacy refers to the shared belief among community
members that they can effectively address and solve common problems, including crime.
Higher levels of collective efficacy are associated with lower crime rates, while lower
levels indicate a weakened capacity to prevent and control crime.

Proposed SOP:

1. How does urbanization influence crime and delinquency in Manila, Philippines?

2. What is the impact of population density on crime rates in Manila?
3. How does the social disorganization perspective help in understanding the
relationship between urbanization, population density, and crime in Manila?
4. What are the structural characteristics of urban areas in Manila that contribute to
crime and delinquency?
5. How does the concentration of residents in densely populated areas of Manila
affect the occurrence of criminal behavior?
6. What are the underlying mechanisms through which urbanization and population
density contribute to social disorganization and subsequently influence crime and
delinquency in Manila?
7. What strategies can be implemented to mitigate the negative effects of
urbanization and population density on crime and delinquency in Manila?
8. How can the findings of this research inform policy and community development
initiatives aimed at creating safer and more secure neighborhoods in Manila?