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

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Who will a typical burglar be?

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A typical burglar will be a middle-aged man with:
1. Drugs
Or,
2. Alcohol
issues
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In 1994, people aged what were convicted of just 859 house burglaries?

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In 1994, people aged:
1. 36
to
2. 50
were convicted of just 859 house burglaries
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In 1994, people aged 36 to 50 were convicted of just 859 house burglaries.
By 2003, what was this age group responsible for?

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

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

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

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What do 1 in 4 convicted burglars now have?

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

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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?

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

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What does a profile of criminality in the UK have?

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

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

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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

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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?

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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
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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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29% of prisoners stated that they had experienced abuse

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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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

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42% of prisoners stated that they had been:
1. Permanently excluded
Or,
2. Expelled
from school
21
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In 2009/2010, what percentage of all crimes had been committed by people under the age of 18?

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

22
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What did the Home Office research paper on youth crime show?

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

23
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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?

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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
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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?

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Theft-related crimes were the most common for both groups

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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?

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

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

27
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

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

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

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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

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

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

29
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

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

A

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

30
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

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

A

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

31
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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?

A

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

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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?

A

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

33
Q

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?

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

34
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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?

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

35
Q

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%?

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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%

36
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

How many people were brought before the courts?

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

37
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

What percentage of the people involved were juveniles (aged 10-17)?

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

38
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

How many businesses were attacked?

A

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

39
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

How many people were robbed, or injured?

A 
664 people were:
1. Robbed
Or,
2. Injured
in the August 2012 London riots
40
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The statistics of the August 2012 London riots:

How many homes were targeted?

A

231 homes were targeted in the August 2012 London riots

41
Q

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?

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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

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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?

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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

43
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The peak age for offending

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The peak age for offending is 17

44
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The peak age for offending is 17.

The bulk of crime is committed within the what age range?

A

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

45
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Figures show that convicted burglars now have an average of 14 previous convictions, while in 2000 the figure was what?

A

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

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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?

A 
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
47
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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?

A

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

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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?

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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

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