Chapter 23: Motor Vehicle Theft Pt. 2 Flashcards
74% of motor vehicle thefts involve __________
automobiles
16% of motor vehicle thefts were _____ and _____
trucks
buses
10% of motor vehicle thefts were ______ ________
other vehicles
What is the average economic loss per theft?
about $6500
___% of motor vehicle thefts involve automobiles
74%
___% of motor vehicle thefts were trucks and buses
16%
___% of motor vehicle thefts were other vehicles
10%
Completed motor vehicle theft ___%, attempted motor vehicle theft ___%
80%
20%
What time of day do most motor vehicle thefts occur?
nighttime
___% of motor vehicle theft took place at the victim’s home or the street near it
59%
___% of victims were asleep or involved in other activities inside their home when their vehicles were stolen
62%
___% of auto theft victims report it to the police
83%
What are the most commonly stolen vehicles in 2011?
- Honda Accord (1994)
- Honda Civic (1998)
- Ford F‐150 (2006)
- Toyota Camry (1991)
- Dodge Caravan (2000)
- Acura Integra (1994)
- Chevrolet Silverado (1999)
- Dodge Ram (2004)
- Ford Explorer (2002)
- Nissan Sentra (1994)
Why have carjackings become more prevalent?
cars now have better anti-theft technology
What are the characteristics of carjacking offenders?
male
Juveniles (<19)
Black
Multiple Offenders
What are the characteristics of the victim of a carjacking?
Male
Multiple Victims
Victim Resistance
Victim Carelessness
What are the characteristics of the actual offense of carjacking?
(1) Vehicles Unoccupied
(2) Blitz Attack Occupied Car
(3) Moving Vehicle on Street
(4) Victim’s Vehicle Blocked
(5) Gun Used/ Feigned
(6) Victim Physically Assaulted
(7) Victim Injured
(8) Carjacking Completed
What are some way stop prevent motor vehicle theft?
(1) target hardening activities
(2) the redesign of physical spaces where motor vehicles are located
(3) enhancing public awareness of ways to decrease their risks of this type of victimization
What are some target hardening activities for motor vehicle theft?
(1) increases in car alarms/locks
(2) ignition “kill” switches
(3) GIS tracking systems
What are some ways to accomplish this?
(1) better lighting
(2) security check points
(3) speed inhibitors
Why do Juveniles Steal Cars in Group Context?
Social Facilitation (Peer Pressure)
Situational Factors (alcohol, boredom)
Why are Particular Type of Cars Stolen?
Popularity
Ease of Access (ignition switches)
Lack of Anti-Crime Technology
