The role of the media in criminal justice Flashcards
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Q
Describe crime rates vs fear of crime
A
Crime in Scotland at LOWEST RECORDED LEVEL IN 40 YEARS
CRIME FALLS BY 22% in last 4 years
Perceived RISK OF CRIME 2 – 3 TIMES HIGHER than actual risk
British Crime Survey: 2/3 respondents believed crime had INCREASED over past 10 years
