Patterns & Impact

• What is the average chance of an individual being a victim of crime in any one year?

  About one in four
• How is the risk of victimisation distributed among social groups?

  The risk is unevenly distributed between social groups
• Which social class is more likely to be victimised?

  Poor groups
• Where are crime rates highest in relation to social class?

  In areas of high unemployment and deprivation
• How much more likely are homeless people to experience violence compared to the general population?

  12 times more likely
• Who is more likely to be victims of crime based on age?

  Younger people
• Which age group is most at risk of murder?

  Children under the age of 1
• Which age group is more vulnerable to crimes such as assault and theft?

  Teenagers
• What type of abuse are the elderly likely to experience?

  Abuse in care homes
• How are ethnic minorities affected by crime?

  They are more likely to be victims of crime and feel underprotected
• What is a common perception of ethnic minorities regarding police protection?

  They feel underprotected yet overcontrolled
• What is the gender difference in victimisation risk for violent attacks?

  Males are at greater risk than females
• What percentage of homicide victims are male?

  About 70%
• What types of violence are women more likely to be victims of?

  Domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and harassment
• What is a significant issue faced by elderly individuals in care homes?

  Victimisation is often invisible
• What does the CSEW highlight about repeat victimisation?

  4% of the population are victims of 44% of all crimes each year
• What are some emotional impacts of victimisation?

  Disrupted sleep, feelings of helplessness, and increased security consciousness
• Who can be considered 'indirect' victims of crime?

  Friends, relatives, and witnesses
• What are hate crimes aimed at minority groups often referred to as?

  Message crimes
• What is secondary victimisation?

  Further victimisation from the criminal justice system
• What do feminists argue about the treatment of rape victims?

  It amounts to double victimisation
• How does fear of victimisation manifest in society?

  It creates fear of becoming a victim
• Which groups worry about and fear crime according to surveys?

  Ethnic minorities and pensioners
• What does research show about the fear of crime among women?

  It is often irrational
• What do feminists argue should be the focus instead of the 'fear of crime'?

  The focus should be on women's safety and the threat of patriarchal violence