Chapter 3: The nature of criminality in the UK today - Profile of criminality in the UK

Question 1

Who will a typical burglar be?

Answer 1

A typical burglar will be a middle-aged man with:
1. Drugs
Or,
2. Alcohol
issues

Question 2

In 1994, people aged what were convicted of just 859 house burglaries?

Answer 2

In 1994, people aged:
1. 36
to
2. 50
were convicted of just 859 house burglaries

Question 3

In 1994, people aged 36 to 50 were convicted of just 859 house burglaries.
By 2003, what was this age group responsible for?

Answer 3

By 2003, this age group was responsible for 1,344 house burglaries

Question 4

Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of what?

Answer 4

Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions

Question 5

What do 1 in 4 convicted burglars now have?

Answer 5

1 in 4 convicted burglars now have a criminal record with at least 20 previous offences

Question 6

1 in 4 convicted burglars now have a criminal record with at least 20 previous offences.
In 2000, what did these persistent criminals account for?

Answer 6

In 2000, these persistent criminals accounted for just 1 in 10 of those caught for the offence

Question 7

What does a profile of criminality in the UK have?

Answer 7

A profile of criminality in the UK has 2 aspects, the:

1. Type, range and number of crimes committed
2. Nature of the persons who commit these crimes

Question 8

In finding about the nature of people who commit crimes, the factors that are important are what?

Answer 8

In finding about the nature of people who commit crimes, the factors that are important are:

1. Gender
2. Age
3. Background
4. Locality
5. Employment
6. First offenders, or repeat offenders

Question 9

In 2012, a government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds looked at what?

Answer 9

In 2012, a government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds looked at the:
1. Past
2. Present
family circumstances of 1,435 newly sentenced (in 2005 and 2006) prisoners

Question 10

In 2012, a government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds looked at the past and present family circumstances of 1.435 newly sentenced (in 2005 and 2006) prisoners.
What did it examine?

Answer 10

A government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds examined the prisoners’:

1. Childhood and family background
2. Current family relationships
3. Associations between background/family characteristics and reoffending

Question 11

In 2012, a government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds looked at the past and present family circumstances of 1,435 newly sentenced (in 2005 and 2006) prisoners.
The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had what?

Answer 11

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds

Question 12

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 24% of prisoners state?

Answer 12

24% of prisoners stated that they had been in care at some point during their childhood

Question 13

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 29% of prisoners state?

Answer 13

29% of prisoners stated that they had experienced abuse

Question 14

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 41% of prisoners state?

Answer 14

41% of prisoners stated that they had observed violence in the home as a child

Question 15

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 37% of prisoners report?

Answer 15

37% of prisoners reported having family members who had been convicted of a non-motoring criminal offence

Question 16

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 18% of prisoners state?

Answer 16

18% of prisoners stated that they had a family member with an alcohol problem

Question 17

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 14% of prisoners state?

Answer 17

14% of prisoners stated that they had a family member with a drug problem

Question 18

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 59% of prisoners state?

Answer 18

59% of prisoners stated that they had regularly played truant from school

Question 19

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 63% of prisoners state?

Answer 19

63% of prisoners stated that they had been:
1. Suspended
Or,
2. Temporarily excluded
from school

Question 20

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds.
What did 42% of prisoners state?

Answer 20

42% of prisoners stated that they had been:
1. Permanently excluded
Or,
2. Expelled
from school

Question 21

In 2009/2010, what percentage of all crimes had been committed by people under the age of 18?

Answer 21

In 2009/2010, 25% of all crimes had been committed by people under the age of 18

Question 22

What did the Home Office research paper on youth crime show?

Answer 22

The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a ‘disproportionate’ amount of crime

Question 23

In regard to gender, the Ministry of Justice’s report, produced in 2012, stated that of people sentenced by a court, what percentage were female and what percentage were male?

Answer 23

In regard to gender, the Ministry of Justice’s report, produced in 2012, stated that of people sentenced by a court:

1. 24% were female
2. 76% were male

Question 24

In regard to gender, the Ministry of Justice’s report, produced in 2012, stated that of people sentenced by a court, 24% were female and 76% were male.
What crimes were the most common for both groups?

Answer 24

Theft-related crimes were the most common for both groups

Question 25

In regard to gender, the Ministry of Justice's report, produced in 2012, stated that of people sentenced by a court, 24% were female and 76% were male. The most common indictable offence group for which both females and males were sentenced at all courts between 2007 and 2011 was what?

Answer 25

The most common indictable offence group for which both females and males were sentenced at all courts between 2007 and 2011 was: 1. Theft 2. Handling stolen goods, which includes shoplifting

Question 26

Females made up what percentage of the prison population of 85,374 in June 2011?

Answer 26

Females made up 5% of the prison population of 85,374 in June 2011

Question 27

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Governments figures show that 13% of those arrested in the August 2012 London riots were what?

Answer 27

Governments figures show that 13% of those arrested in the August 2012 London riots were members of gangs

Question 28

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that 42% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?

Answer 28

Government figures show that 42% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were white

Question 29

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that 46% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?

Answer 29

Government figures show that 46% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were black

Question 30

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that 7% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?

Answer 30

Government figures show that 7% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were Asian

Question 31

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that 5% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were classified as what?

Answer 31

Government figures show that 5% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were classified as 'other'

Question 32

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that some 90% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were what?

Answer 32

Government figures show that some 90% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were male

Question 33

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that 50% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were aged what?

Answer 33

Government figures show that 50% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were aged under 21

Question 34

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | Government figures show that only 5% of those involved in the August 2012 London riots were over the age of what?

Answer 34

Government figures show that only 5% of those involved in the August 2012 London riots were over the age of 40

Question 35

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: Government figures show that what percentage of adults involved in the August 2012 London riots were claiming out-of-work benefits, comparing to a national average of 12%?

Answer 35

Government figures show that some 35% of adults involved in the August 2012 London riots were claiming out-of-work benefits, comparing to a national average of 12%

Question 36

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | How many people were brought before the courts?

Answer 36

Nearly 2,000 people were brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots

Question 37

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | What percentage of the people involved were juveniles (aged 10-17)?

Answer 37

26% of the people involved in the August 2012 London riots were juveniles (aged 10-17)

Question 38

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | How many businesses were attacked?

Answer 38

Nearly 2,600 businesses were attacked in the August 2012 London riots

Question 39

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | How many people were robbed, or injured?

Answer 39

``` 664 people were: 1. Robbed Or, 2. Injured in the August 2012 London riots ```

Question 40

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: | How many homes were targeted?

Answer 40

231 homes were targeted in the August 2012 London riots

Question 41

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: Of the juveniles (aged 10-17) charged, what percentage had special educational needs, compared to an average of 21.3% for all pupils in maintained secondary schools?

Answer 41

Of the juveniles (aged 10-17) charged in the August 2012 London riots, 66% had special educational needs, compared to an average of 21.3% for all pupils in maintained secondary schools

Question 42

The statistics of the August 2012 London riots: Of the juveniles (aged 10-17) charged, what percentage were in the receipt of free school meals, compared to an average of 16% for all pupils in maintained secondary schools?

Answer 42

Of the juveniles (aged 10-17) charged in the August 2012 London riots, 42% were in the receipt of free school meals, compared to an average of 16% for all pupils in maintained secondary schools

Question 43

The peak age for offending

Answer 43

The peak age for offending is 17

Question 44

The peak age for offending is 17. | The bulk of crime is committed within the what age range?

Answer 44

The bulk of crime is committed within the 14-30 year age range

Question 45

Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions, while in 2000 the figure was what?

Answer 45

Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions, while in 2000 the figure was just 8

Question 46

The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners' Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds. 37% of prisoners reported having family members who had been convicted of a non-motoring criminal offence, of whom 84% had been in a what?

Answer 46

``` 37% of prisoners reported having family members who had been convicted of a non-motoring criminal offence, of whom 84% had been in a: 1. Prison 2. Young offenders' institution Or, 3. Borstal ```

Question 47

The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a 'disproportionate' amount of crime, as under-18s make up what percentage of the population?

Answer 47

The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a 'disproportionate' amount of crime, because under-18s make up 10% of the population

Question 48

The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a 'disproportionate' amount of crime, as under-18s make up 10% of the population, but are responsible for what percentage of criminal offences?

Answer 48

The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a 'disproportionate' amount of crime, as under-18s make up 10% of the population, but are responsible for 23% of criminal offences