Module 4: Prevalence Flashcards
Types of crimes
against person
against property
other offences
Violent crime in australia
20% of all crime
increased in 1970-1980 but has been stable or declined since 2000
Property crime in Australia
increased in 1970-1980
levelled out by 1990
decreased since 2000
why did property crime decrease in 2000’s?
increasing prosperity and decrease in unemployment rates
increase in crime prevention
Comparing violent crime rates
difficult due to difference in crime definitons, counting rules, victim reporting rates and changing of legal defintions
Australia’s Average rate
overall prevalence of crime victimisation is slightly higher than average
What age is more likely to be arrested for property crime rather than violent crime?
10 -17 year olds
What is the largest offending group?
15 - 19 year olds, however offences are less serious
What age group has the highest rates of offending for all offence types?
18 - 24 year olds
When does offending generally decrease?
generally decreases with age from mid 20’s
What gender is more likely to commit crime?
males
approx 80% of all crime and 90% of violent crimes are committed by men.
92% of the prison population is males
What racial groups are more likely to be incarcerated?
minority groups, indigenous represent 2% of population but a greater proportion of court appearances and imprisonment
What class is more likely to be imprisoned?
lower class
more likely to be arrested for street and property crime
50% or more prisoners report to be unemployed at time of arrest
What percentage of prisoners have been previously incarcerated?
54.6%
Why is there an increase of youth crime?
from 12 -18, parental influence wanes and peer influence increases
