Causes of Crime Flashcards
How does poverty cause crime?
It creates conditions that could make somebody more likely to commit crime.
What does the The Scottish Index of multiple deprivation (SIMD) show?
That the most deprived areas experience the most crime.
What did Glasgow City Council have from 2020-21?
682 crimes per 10,000 people
What is Glasgow?
An urban area which is highly populated and will experience more crime.
What do most people in poverty do rather than commit crime?
They will work to make ends meet.
Why does lack of education lead to crime?
Those from areas of depirvation will generally not perform as well in school.
For example?
Knife crime in England has been linked to an increase in the number of young people excluded from school.
What has Glasgow City Council adopted to iimprove education?
A more nurturing approach to pupils leading to exclusion rates dramatically dropping over the last 10 years
What is a life of crime seen as to people with a lack of education?
A preferred route to wealth.
What type of crime is alcohol linked to?
Violent crime.7
What can alcohol and drug abuse lead to?
Disfunctional families and children who might see and pick up habits.
For example?
44% of violent crime in Scotland is alcohol related.
What type of crimes do men commit?
Serious/more violent crimes
What type of crimes do women commit?
more low level offences
What is this due to?
Men having more testosterone therefore have higher aggression levels.
