Who is more likely to commit a crime

Question 1

What is the peak age for committing a crime?

Answer 1

The peak age for committing a crime is 19 and 20 for males and 18-19 for females.

Question 2

What gender is more likely to commit a crime?

Answer 2

The majority of crime (73%) is committed by men. Almost all violent crime is committed by men.

Question 3

Does your area affect your chance of committing a crime?

Answer 3

The majority of crime happens in city areas, particularly in city centres at weekends or in areas with poorer quality housing.

Question 4

Why are males more likely to commit a crime than women?

Answer 4

Males are far more likely to commit crimes than females. This may be because men have more opportunities to commit a crime (girls may be kept closer to home or have more family responsibilities when older) or men are sometimes more aggressive.

Question 5

Why are young people more likely to commit a crime?

Answer 5

Young people are more likely to commit crimes than older people. Young people may do things for a thrill or buzz or are pressured into committing crimes by peers. As people get older, get a job, settle down and have a family they are far less likely to commit a crime.

Question 6

Why are people from poorer areas more likely to commit a crime?

Answer 6

Those from deprived areas are more likely to commit crime as they may have fewer job opportunities, perhaps because they haven’t been able to gain qualifications when at school.