1. A Study on various forms of crime faced by the students that remain unreported in Udupi
District
Introduction
A crime, also called an offence or a criminal offence, is an act harmful not only to some
individual, but also to the community or the state (a public wrong). Such acts are forbidden and
punishable by law. There are various forms of crime which an individual comes across his life in
the societal set up.
The study concentrates on identifying and analyzing the various forms of crime such as ragging,
drug paddling, abusal and physical harassment, cyber crime etc. faced by the college students
that remains unreported in Udupi District. For this purpose, the study makes use of primary data
collected from 500 respondents through questionnaire survey from various educational set ups of
Udupi District.
Udupi consists of 3 taluks namely Udupi, Karkala and Kundapur. It has several renowned
educational institutes offering diversified courses of education catering to the local students as
well as ex-patriots. This has given rise to several opportunities and threats in the region. One of
the major threats which the city has witnessed over the recent years is crime among the students
that has led to social unrest and disorder. In many cases the crime remains unreported. The basic
idea behind the study is to determine the level and intensity of crime that a student comes across
his/her educational career and to analyze and understand how it can be curbed to maintain social
harmony.
There are various forums in the campus to avoid the criminal acts. However, they are obsolete
and the crime remains un-addressed. This has given rise to increase in the criminal offences in
the colleges in Udupi District. The study is conducted under the guidance and support from the
Police department to create awareness among the students and to maintain peace and harmony in
and around the educational set up.
Need for the Study
Increased crime has given rise to a sense of discomfort and social unrest among the youth in the
region. Hence, the study is conducted with a focus on identifying, analyzing and providing
measures to eradicate a criminal offense/act.

2. Objectives of the Study
The main objective is to determine how and why the crime remains unreported in the region and
to create a level of awareness among student community to address crime. In addition to this
other objectives are:
 To understand the nature and intensity of crime faced by the students in the region.
 To develop a connect between students and the Police Department.
 To create a forum to address crime.
Scope of Study
The scope of the study confines itself to the students perception towards crime.
Research Methodology
The study will be based on the data collected through questionnaire survey from 500 respondents
within the age group of 16-24. The Primary data will comprise of the student association
interviews and the past records maintained by the Police Department.
Correlation will be the major statistical tool adopted for determining the relationships between
various parameters pertaining to the study.
Limitations
 The study will be restricted to the Udupi region.
 The study is inclined towards the criminal acts among students.
 The study will be restricted to the age group of 16-24.