Chapter 23: Motor Vehicle Theft Pt. 1 Flashcards
What is Motor Vehicle Theft?
the theft or attempted theft of a self-propelled, motorized vehicle that runs on land surfaces
What is NOT considered Motor Vehicle Theft?
foot-powered bicycles motorboats construction equipment airplanes farming equipment
What is considered larceny theft under UCR?
motor vehicles parts and accessories
How does the hierarchal rule record carjackings?
carjackings do not count as motor vehicle thefts, instead it may be counted as robberies, aggravated assaults, or felony murder
Is it still motor vehicle theft if a friend/family member borrowed one’s car without permission?
technically yes, but probably won’t be reported
The police are often unaware, because the victim and offender often handle them informally
Why is there definitional ambiguity when it comes to motor vehicle “attempts”?
if they are stopped by bystanders or car alarms, it is unclear if it’s a theft.
Motor Vehicle Theft rates generally increased from the early _____s until _____ and have generally decreased since that time.
1960s
1991
Motor Vehicle Theft rates generally increased from the early 1960s until 1991 and have generally ___________ since that time.
decreased
A motor vehicle theft being committed and known to the police every ___ seconds
44
What is the ranking of motor vehicle theft per region?
(1) West
(2) South
(3) Midwest
(4) Northeast
What is the ranking of motor vehicle theft per state?
(1) California
(2) Washington
(3) Nevada
(4) Arizona
(5) Hawaii
_____ __________ areas have higher motor vehicle theft rates than smaller cities and rural areas.
Large metropolitan
What are the characteristics of the average motor vehicle theft offender?
male
young (under 25 years old)
African-American
Changes in motor vehicle theft offender profiles over the last 40-50 years:
female offenders- from about 4% to about ___%
persons over 25 years old- from around 12% to ___%
Juveniles- from 63% to ___%
African-American- from 25% to ___%
18%
48%
21%
34%
Changes in motor vehicle theft offender profiles over the last 40-50 years:
_______ ________- from about 4% to about 18%
persons _____ ___ years old- from around 12% to 48%
_________- from 63% to 21%
_______-________ - from 25% to 34%
female offenders
over 25
Juveniles
African-American
