Research has shown that when trying to deter crime the certainty of punishment is more important than the severity of punishment.

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Studies have shown that increasing the certainty of punishment, meaning the likelihood that a perpetrator will be caught and punished, is more effective in reducing crime rates than increasing the severity of punishment. This is known as the "certainty versus severity" debate in criminology.

Research Has Shown That When Trying to Deter Crime the Certainty