Consider the way that crime is talked about in your local community. This can be your state, city, or neighborhood.
*My local community is prince William county and my city is Woodbridge Virginia*
First, think about any recent conversations you may have had about crime there. What were the things you discussed? How did you describe crime (people, types, places, etc). Second, find some recent news stories about crime. How detailed is the discussion of where it happened? What else do they focus on the most?
Write 2 to 3 pages describing your thoughts on these matters. This can be more of an essay than a research paper.