Which theory best explains why a neighborhood that had only minor problems such as abandoned cars and graffiti began to see an increase in other more serious types of property crime?
A)control theory
B)broken windows theory
C)conflict theory
D)differential association theory
E)labeling theory

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The broken windows theory suggests that visible signs of disorder, such as abandoned cars and graffiti, signal that a neighborhood is not being monitored or cared for, which can lead to an increase in more serious crimes.

Which Theory Best Explains Why a Neighborhood That Had Only