Crime: Characteristics Flashcards
Who came up with the catergories of crime?
Farr and Gibbons
What are the catergories of crime?
Property predatory Property fraudulent Interpersonal violence general Interpersonal violence sexual Transactional vice Order disruption Mundane
What is property predatory crime?
When someone attempts or takes someone else’s property without their permission
What is an example of property predatory crime?
Theft
What is property fraudulent crime?
Manipulation to convert the property of others for your own use
What is an example of property fraudulent crime?
Bribery
What is interpersonal violence general?
Harm or the threat of harm against another person
What is an example of interpersonal vilence general?
Assult
What is interpersonal violence sexual?
Harm or the threat of harm against another person with a sexual element
What is an example of interpersonal violence sexual?
Rape
What is transactional vice?
The willing exchange of goods or services
What is an example of transactional vice?
Drug dealing
What is order disruption?
Actions that could escalate to crimes and have potential victims
What is an example of order disruption?
Disorderly conduct
What is mundane crime?
Minor violations that the public aren’t concerned about
