Ethnicity And Crime Flashcards

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What are the ethnicities with the highest crime rates

A

Black
White
Pakistani
Bangladeshi

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What do self-report studies tell us about ethnicity and crime?

A

White males and males of a mixed ethnic minority are the most likely to self-report for having used Class A drugs like Cocaine.

While black males are most likely to having admitted committing a crime but not what the specific crime is.

Black and White males have similar use of cannabis

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What ethnicity is the most likely to be victims of stop and search operations?

A

Black ethnic minorities, mainly young and male

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