Social Distribution Of Crime: Age Flashcards
Which age group is more likely to be victims of crime?
Young people.
Which age group is more likely to fear crime?
Older people.
What concept does Hirschi relate to in the context of crime?
Social bonds.
How many children aged 15-17 were cautioned or sentenced in 2018/19?
Over 16,000.
Who developed the concept of labelling in relation to crime?
Becker.
What do police patrols often focus on?
Certain demographics, particularly youth.
At what age do most youth crimes, such as burglary, peak?
Around 16 or less.
At what age do motoring and drug offenses peak?
21-25.
Why does youth crime appear more visible in statistics?
It is often more reported and recorded.
What analogy does Parsons use in functionalism?
Bridge analogy.
What is the most common age range for male offenders?
16-25.
Who are the most likely victims of violent crimes?
Young men.
What type of violent crime are young men especially likely to be victims of?
Knife attacks.
What theory did Cohen develop regarding youth?
Delinquent subcultures.
What is a key characteristic of subcultural theory?
Territoriality.
Soothill et al
-Peak age of crimes such as burglary around 16 or less
-Motoring and driving offences—> 21 to 25
-Suggests youth crime is more visible which is why it appears in crime statistics more
