Social Disorganization: Factor that Contributes to Crime Rate

Social Disorganization is the inability of community members to achieve shared values and common goals. This study aimed to determine social disorganization as a factor that contributes to the crime rate. The main objectives of this research was to identify the demographic profile of the respondents, to identify the characteristics of a social disorganized community, to identify the different anti-social activities that usually happened in a disorganized community, and to evaluate the effects of a disorganized community in the contribution to the crime rate. The researchers used a descriptive method design of research through the platform of quantitative research to acquire the data needed. This research utilized a self-structured survey questionnaire and used frequency, percentage, and weighted mean in the data analysis plan. Moreover, to conduct this study, a survey questionnaire data was distributed physically to a total of one hundred (100) respondents in Brgy. Ibabang Iyam, Lucena City through the use of pure random sampling technique, wherein the first action was taken was getting a total of two hundred (200) names of the said barangay and then drawn one hundred residents as the process of selecting respondents under the raffle type of pure random sampling. Results show that the lack of social cohesion or integration and the community itself disregarding the rules and laws are the characteristics of the disorganized community. However, the anti-social activities that occur in a disorganized community are drug and alcohol abuse. Hence, the effects of a disorganized community on crime rates are weak families and a lack of guardianship. This study recommended that Barangay Officials assisted by the Law Enforcement Officers should conduct programs or activities that raise awareness about Social Disorganization.