Major Types of Property Crime
The most common property crime
Larceny-Theft
What would be a primary motivator for larceny theft?
Financial needs
What ages have the highest clearance rates?
18-24
Involves creating fake products
Forgery and Counterfeiting
According to DAT: Crime is ______
Involves entering a building unlawfully with the intent to commit a crime
Burglary
The greatest proportion are thefts from _______
Vehicles
What is the level of analysis of Merton's Anomie Theory?
Macro
The act of deceiving individuals to obtain money, ect.
Fraud
What is a "Fence"?
A person who buys and sells stolen goods for profit. The "middleman"
Excludes contents and certain types of vehicles
Motor Vehicle Theft
Another word for amateurs
Snitches
What is a major limitation of official data?
More than 50% of crimes are not reported
Possessing, selling, or transporting of stolen goods
Dealing with Stolen Property
What are the three key elements to Routine Activities Perspective?
Motivated offender
Deals with ATFE
Arson
What is the average value of property taken?
$1000
The criminal! Drug dealers, thieves, prostitutes
Misappropriation of funds
Embezzlement
What is a career criminal?
Individuals who engage in criminal activities over an extended period, often developing networks and techniques
It shows a significant gender gap in offenders
Burglary
Name 3 part 1 index crimes regarding larceny-theft
Shoplifting
Pickpocketing
Thefts from motor vehicles
Theft of bikes
Theft from inside buildings
Employee theft
How long is a household surveyed for the NCVS and who collects the data?
Surveyed twice a year for three years, Collected by the Census and the Bureau of Justice Statistics
Meant to deceive consumers
Forgery and Counterfeiting
Residential properties account for what percent of Burglary cases?
63%