Gender Patterns in Crime Flashcards

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What do Heidensohn and Silvestri observe about the relationship between gender and crime?

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That gender differences are the most significant feature of recorded crime

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What are some crime statistics which show the gender differences?

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  • 4 out of 5 convicted offenders in the UK are male
  • By the age of 40, 9% of females have a criminal conviction against 32% of males
  • A higher proportion of male than female offenders are convicted of violence or sexual offences
  • Males are more likely to be repeat offenders, to have longer criminal careers, and to commit more serious crimes
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