Crime and Opportunity Theory

Question 1

3 components to crime

Answer 1

• Targets
• Victims
• Crime facilitators

Question 2

Gave rise to crime science (practical, situational crime-preventional approaches)

Answer 2

• Collects data about specific crimes.
• Analyses conditions which permit and facilitate specific crimes.
• Study means of ‘blocking’ opportunities.
• Implement feasible and economic measures.
• Monitor and evaluate impact.