General criminality in the Independent State of Croatia
General criminality in the Independent State of Croatia

Author(s): Davor Kovačić
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Government/Political systems, Criminology, Studies in violence and power, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Penal Policy
Published by: Hrvatski institut za povijest
Keywords: Independent State of Croatia; crime; police; gendarmerie; Central state office for suppression of criminality; murders; thefts; frauds;
Summary/Abstract: In paper, based on the archival material and contemporary press, various types of crime are presented and numerical data on the status of general criminality in the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) is provided. According to statistical data published by the police authorities of NDH, the status of criminality in NDH was satisfactory, especially considering the contemporary war circumstances. Difficult economic circumstances were a convenient environment for commission of criminal offenses. Thefts, frauds, robberies, and murder for personal gain were often motivated by fear for one’s own existence.

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