Gender Differences stats

• Heidensohn and Silvestri 2012: Gender differences the largest divider in crime
• ¾ convicts are male 
• By 40, 9% of females have record v 32% of males 
• Higher proportion of females convicted of property crimes (except burglary)
• Higher proportion of male convicted of violent or sex crimes
• Men more likely to be repeat offenders
• Men 15X more likely to be convicted of homicide