Impacts on victims

Question 1

Emotional

Answer 1

• Sentimental item stolen in burglary
• May not impact victim financially but this item means a lot to them and can not be replaced
• Around 700 people were surveyed and 50% states that the burglars stole or damaged items that had sentimental value
• Con-jobs can be humiliating for victims
• It may lead to the victims not reporting the crime as they are too embarrassed

Question 2

Psychological

Answer 2

• Mental health problems such as anxiety and PTSD
• This can lead to insomnia and panic attacks
• Women are more likely to experience mental health struggles after assault
• Ariana Grande spoke out about having PTSD after the Manchester Arena bombing
• Only 45% return to feeling 100% safe in their home after a burglary
• Victims who were physically injured may be scared to leave their home again

Question 3

Financial

Answer 3

• Victims of burglaries will have the cost of replacing any stolen goods but they will also possibly feel that they need to install extra security to feel safer in their home
• For example, the price of CCTV systems ranges from £50 to over £1000
• A study in 2014 found that 22 victims they looked at lost between £100,000 and £1 million from fraud
• For some, the loss of money was so severe that they were made homeless and had to sell their house