Crimes or offenses are officially described as a harmful act done by an individual or an organized group to an individual, individuals or a community. Street crimes is a loose term by its definition. It refers to any criminal offense in a public place. Street crimes are common in urban places. City centers, open markets, shops etc are good targets for criminals to percolate a crime. Often the people get a prey on by tourist scams.
Street crimes are of many types. It includes the creation of graffiti, vandalism of public property, open trade of illegal drugs, pickpocketing, prostitution, and assaults. A street crime, as a generic term, may include of all these as well as offenses against public properties.
Urban areas, of course, have bigger problems. Tokyo, Seoul, Moscow, Istanbul, Mexico City, Paris, and New York City etc are the largest and most modern metropolitan areas. Usually, the crime rates are greater in these areas due to a large influx of population. Well, in majority cities, pick-pocketing is the most commonly performed crime. Pick-pocketing is a form of street crime that involves the stealing of money or other valuables from a person of the victim without their noticing the theft at the time. It requires considerable dexterity and a knack for misdirection. This type of act is perfected by those individuals who are initiated by quick financial gains.
A correct knowledge of crime will prevent an individual to determine its own safety. In fact, it allows an individual to overcome the short-term astray of the society. This knowledge of street crimes will surely help a person to remain aware of his surroundings. He or she can keep themselves out of trouble if a perfect knowledge of civil offenses lies inside them. A famous saying;
"Small aim is a crime; have great aim"
(A.P.J Abdul Kalam)