Chapter 3: The nature of criminality in the UK today - Profile of criminality in the UK Flashcards
Who will a typical burglar be?
A typical burglar will be a middle-aged man with: 1. Drugs Or, 2. Alcohol issues
In 1994, people aged what were convicted of just 859 house burglaries?
In 1994, people aged: 1. 36 to 2. 50 were convicted of just 859 house burglaries
In 1994, people aged 36 to 50 were convicted of just 859 house burglaries.
By 2003, what was this age group responsible for?
By 2003, this age group was responsible for 1,344 house burglaries
Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of what?
Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions
What do 1 in 4 convicted burglars now have?
1 in 4 convicted burglars now have a criminal record with at least 20 previous offences
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?
In 2000, these persistent criminals accounted for just 1 in 10 of those caught for the offence
What does a profile of criminality in the UK have?
A profile of criminality in the UK has 2 aspects, the:
- Type, range and number of crimes committed
- Nature of the persons who commit these crimes
In finding about the nature of people who commit crimes, the factors that are important are what?
In finding about the nature of people who commit crimes, the factors that are important are:
- Gender
- Age
- Background
- Locality
- Employment
- First offenders, or repeat offenders
In 2012, a government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds looked at what?
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
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?
A government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds examined the prisoners’:
- Childhood and family background
- Current family relationships
- Associations between background/family characteristics and reoffending
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?
The government-sponsored report entitled Prisoners’ Childhood and Family Backgrounds in 2012 found that many prisoners had problematic backgrounds
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?
24% of prisoners stated that they had been in care at some point during their childhood
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?
29% of prisoners stated that they had experienced abuse
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?
41% of prisoners stated that they had observed violence in the home as a child
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?
37% of prisoners reported having family members who had been convicted of a non-motoring criminal offence
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?
18% of prisoners stated that they had a family member with an alcohol problem
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?
14% of prisoners stated that they had a family member with a drug problem
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?
59% of prisoners stated that they had regularly played truant from school
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?
63% of prisoners stated that they had been: 1. Suspended Or, 2. Temporarily excluded from school
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?
42% of prisoners stated that they had been: 1. Permanently excluded Or, 2. Expelled from school
In 2009/2010, what percentage of all crimes had been committed by people under the age of 18?
In 2009/2010, 25% of all crimes had been committed by people under the age of 18
What did the Home Office research paper on youth crime show?
The Home Office research paper on youth crime showed that youngsters commit a ‘disproportionate’ amount of crime
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?
In regard to gender, the Ministry of Justice’s report, produced in 2012, stated that of people sentenced by a court:
- 24% were female
- 76% were male
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?
Theft-related crimes were the most common for both groups
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?
The most common indictable offence group for which both females and males were sentenced at all courts between 2007 and 2011 was:
- Theft
- Handling stolen goods, which includes shoplifting
Females made up what percentage of the prison population of 85,374 in June 2011?
Females made up 5% of the prison population of 85,374 in June 2011
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
Governments figures show that 13% of those arrested in the August 2012 London riots were what?
Governments figures show that 13% of those arrested in the August 2012 London riots were members of gangs
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
Government figures show that 42% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?
Government figures show that 42% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were white
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
Government figures show that 46% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?
Government figures show that 46% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were black
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
Government figures show that 7% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were what?
Government figures show that 7% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were Asian
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?
Government figures show that 5% of those charged in the August 2012 London riots were classified as ‘other’
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?
Government figures show that some 90% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were male
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?
Government figures show that 50% of those brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots were aged under 21
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?
Government figures show that only 5% of those involved in the August 2012 London riots were over the age of 40
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%?
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%
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
How many people were brought before the courts?
Nearly 2,000 people were brought before the courts in the August 2012 London riots
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
What percentage of the people involved were juveniles (aged 10-17)?
26% of the people involved in the August 2012 London riots were juveniles (aged 10-17)
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
How many businesses were attacked?
Nearly 2,600 businesses were attacked in the August 2012 London riots
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
How many people were robbed, or injured?
664 people were: 1. Robbed Or, 2. Injured in the August 2012 London riots
The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:
How many homes were targeted?
231 homes were targeted in the August 2012 London riots
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?
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
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?
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
The peak age for offending
The peak age for offending is 17
The peak age for offending is 17.
The bulk of crime is committed within the what age range?
The bulk of crime is committed within the 14-30 year age range
Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions, while in 2000 the figure was what?
Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions, while in 2000 the figure was just 8
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
