1. Gender Patterns in Crime

Question 1

1. Heidensohn and Silvestri

Answer 1

• Heidensohn and Silvestri: gender differences are the most significant feature of recorded crime.

Question 2

2. Official Statistics

Answer 2

• Official stats show that…

• 4/5 of convicted offenders in England and Wales are male
• By the age of 40, 9% of females have a criminal conviction as against 32% of males

• AMONG offenders, there are significant differences.

• A higher proportion of female than male offenders are convicted of property offences
• A higher proportion of male than female offenders convicted of violence / sexual offences
• Male crimes more serious: men 15x more likely to be convicted of homicide

Question 3

Summary

Answer 3

1. Heidensohn and Silvestri

2. Official Statistics