Patterns of Crime and Victimisation
Students will analyse official crime statistics, self-report studies, and victim surveys to identify patterns related to class, gender, and ethnicity.
About This Topic
Students will analyse official crime statistics, self-report studies, and victim surveys to identify patterns related to class, gender, and ethnicity.
Key Questions
- Why are official crime statistics often considered unreliable?
- How does gender affect the likelihood of offending?
- Which social groups are most likely to be victims of crime?
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