Patterns & Trends: Gender

Question 1

Who is most likely to be involved in crime?

Answer 1

Men

Question 2

How does Home Office data support who is most likely to be involved in crime?

Answer 2

Young men age 10-17 were found responsible for 20% of police recorded crime in 2009/2010, while women were responsible for 4%

Question 3

How did self-report studies contradict Home Office data?

Answer 3

The difference isn’t as great for adults. Official statistics suggest the peak age for female offending (15) is younger than men. However, they ‘grow out’ of offending quicker

Question 4

What evidence suggests female crime is increasing?

Answer 4

Between 1994-2004, the number of women in prison in England and Wales increased by 150%

Question 5

How did Muncie criticise the view that female crime is increasing?

Answer 5

Argues that small rises in recorded crime created a moral panic about female offending and ‘girl gangs’, suggesting the rise in imprisonment of young women has been an over-reaction