Gender Patterns in Crime Flashcards
1
Q
What do Heidensohn and Silvestri observe about the relationship between gender and crime?
A
That gender differences are the most significant feature of recorded crime
2
Q
What are some crime statistics which show the gender differences?
A
- 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