Week Four - Crime Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What happened to levels of recorded crime in the Mid 1950’s?
A
In the Mid 1950’s there was a marked increased in crime (almost 3/4 increase in recorded crime between 1955 and 1960)
2
Q
What else happened?
A
Substantial increase in availability of mass market consumer goods, some portable
Changes in labour market - women at work, homes empty
3
Q
However…
A
Apparent trends are often misleading; we need long term view
4
Q
The difference between the two main methods for assessing crime levels…
A
The difference between the two main methods for assessing crime levels provided opportunity for politicians to present different pictures of recent changes in crime
