Causes of crime Flashcards
How can drug addiction lead to crime?
Addicts may commit crimes to fund their habit.
What is the most common type of drug-related crime in the UK?
The possession of drugs.
How much money do drug users need annually to fund a drug habit?
Between £15,000 and £30,000 per year.
Why might being unable to claim benefits lead to crime?
People may commit crimes to survive if they cannot access benefits.
What effect has Universal Credit had on benefit claims?
It has reduced the number of people claiming benefits.
How many people were claiming Job Seekers Allowance in 2019?
251,000.
How many people were claiming Income Support in 2019?
448,000.
What is being researched about genetics and crime?
Whether genetics can increase the likelihood of committing crimes.
What did a genetic analysis of offenders in Finland reveal?
It identified two genes associated with violent crimes.
How much more likely were people with these genes to have a history of violent behavior?
They were 13 times more likely.
Why do deprived areas tend to have higher crime rates?
Poverty can lead people to commit crimes out of necessity for items.
How many people are estimated to be in poverty in the UK?
14.3 million people.
How can alcohol contribute to crime?
When drunk, people may think less about their behavior and its consequences.
What percentage of prisoners reported being drunk at the time of their crime?
40% (Scottish Prison Service Prisoner Survey, 2019).
How can social exclusion lead to crime?
Exclusion from school can make it harder to get a job, increasing the likelihood of offending.
By how much does exclusion from school increase the chance of offending?
By 33%.
