geography of our area

Question 1

3 ways an area is vulnerable

Answer 1

over crowded areas - lots of pick pocketers
lowly lot areas - people cannot see which makes it easier to get mugged
impoverished areas - people turn to crime because of lack of jobs

Question 2

how can we fight crime

Answer 2

setting up cctv
installing alarms
adding more police to a certain area
putting up fences and gates

Question 3

what is a chloropleth map

Answer 3

a chloropleth map is a map that we used to show the rates of crime in certain areas using colour,

Question 4

why did london riots spread so quickly

Answer 4

because lots of people used the riots as an excuse to trash and steal from stores and just wanted to join in

Question 5

what is target hardening

Answer 5

the use of stratergies to make it harder for a crime to be committed

Question 6

3 examples of target hardening

Answer 6

movement sensors
building high walls
strong locks

Question 7

what is making crimes easier to notice

Answer 7

is when you attempt to reduce crimes that are happening by making people aware