A3 - Age and crime Flashcards
what is the pattern in statistics in age and crime ?
Offical statistical data and records show that younger people are more likely to get involved with crime more often than older people .
what do statistics show about age and crime ?
Official statisstics show that there are certain patterns regarding age and criminal activity . Younger people are more likely to behave deviantly than older people especially young men.
The 2015 statistics show that in england and wales , more men between the age of 15 and 20 were arrested or given police caution for serious crimes than men aged 21 or older.
what is the age - crime curve ?
The age - crime curve is one of the most consistent findings in criminology , which is the observation that criminal behaviour increase in adolescence and decreases in adulthood.
what are the theories in Age and crime
Edgework theory
Status frustration theory
Drift theory
Visible crime theory.
what is the edgework theory in age and crime ?
It explains that young people seek risk , excitement and adventure , which can sometimes get them into trouble with the authorities
what is the Status frustration theory in Age and crime ?
The status frustration theory argues that young people/ adolescents may turn to crime due to status frustration.
This theory suggests that school set certain values and expectations that make many working - class students feel alienated.
Status frustration theory find it challenging to compete and succeed in the education system as a result , turn to crime to gain status since they cannot gain status through educational achievement, . They often want to impress their friends and achieve peer group status so exaggerate delinquent behaviour to do so.
what is the Drift theory in age and crime ?
The drift theory claims young people drift as they have lost their identity . The young people have turned to their peer / social group where they are able to get a sense of identity , excitement and status.
what is the visible crime theory in age and crime ?
The visible crime theory claims that young people are more likely to commit visible crimes so these are more likely to be seen and reported.
