The most immediate effects of crime are felt by

perpetrators.

victims.

defendants

communities.

victims

Explanation:

a victim is the one who was either robbed or mugged ect.

Answer: Victims

Explanation:

A crime is an unlawful act, the one who commits crime is called as criminal. Such a person is liable to be punished by the law and the state authority.

A person who is injured, harmed or killed as a result of crime or unintentionally harmed is called as a victim. The most immediate effect of crime is felt by the victims of crime.