5.2 Social Distribution of Crime

• Men are significantly more likely to be offenders compared to women
• Match the factor with its key observation:

  Age ↔️ Younger individuals commit more crimes

  Gender ↔️ Men are more likely offenders

  Geography ↔️ Urban areas have higher crime rates
• Some ethnic minority groups may have higher crime rates due to biases in the criminal justice system.


  True
• What is the purpose of understanding the social distribution of crime?

  Crime prevention strategies
• Younger individuals are more likely to commit crimes, resulting in higher crime rates among younger age groups
• Lower income is a significant factor contributing to crime among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.


  True
• Lack of stable employment can result in desperation and increased crime
• Economic deprivation creates incentives for crime
• What does unequal access to resources, opportunities, and social support create in relation to crime rates?

  Higher crime rates
• Which gender is more likely to be involved in violent, property, and drug-related crimes?

  Men
• Socialization plays a role in the gender gap in crime rates.


  True
• Men have more opportunities to commit crimes due to greater participation in public life
• Some ethnic minority groups may have higher crime rates compared to the general population.


  True
• What is disproportionate policing of ethnic minority communities called?

  Criminal justice system bias
• Younger individuals are more likely to commit crimes than older adults.


  True
• What does the social distribution of crime refer to?

  Crime rates across groups
• Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may be more involved in crime due to limited opportunities and economic pressures.


  True
• What is one of the key demographics associated with crime?

  Age
• Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may be more involved in crime due to limited economic pressures
• Match the factor with its key observation:

  Age ↔️ Younger individuals commit more crimes

  Gender ↔️ Men are more likely offenders

  Social Class ↔️ Lower income leads to higher crime

  Geography ↔️ Urban areas have higher crime rates
• Why might urban areas experience higher crime rates compared to rural areas?

  Regional variations in crime
• How does poverty contribute to higher crime rates in impoverished neighborhoods?

  Creates economic incentives
• What is one of the key differences in crime rates between men and women?

  Men are more likely offenders
• Lack of stable employment can result in desperation and crime.


  True
• Match the factor with its key observation or impact on crime:

  Gender ↔️ Men are more likely to be offenders compared to women

  Age ↔️ Younger individuals are more likely to commit crimes

  Ethnicity ↔️ Some ethnic minority groups may have higher crime rates
• Women are more likely to commit crimes like shoplifting and fraud
• Factors contributing to the gender gap in crime

  1️⃣ Socialization

  2️⃣ Opportunity

  3️⃣ Biological differences
• Why is understanding the role of gender in crime important?

  Develop targeted crime prevention strategies
• Ethnic minorities often face higher levels of poverty, unemployment, and social deprivation
• What does the social distribution of crime refer to?

  How crime rates vary across social groups
• Men are significantly more likely to be offenders compared to women
• Match the demographic factor with its key observation or impact on crime:

  Age ↔️ Younger individuals commit more crimes

  Gender ↔️ Men are more likely to be offenders

  Social Class ↔️ Lower socioeconomic groups may have higher crime rates
• Poverty creates economic incentives for crime
• Social class affects crime rates by creating unequal access to resources and opportunities.


  True
• Social class affects crime rates by creating unequal access to resources, opportunities, and social support
• What type of crimes are lower-income individuals often involved in?

  Theft, fraud, drug offenses
• Who is more likely to be an offender in terms of gender?

  Men
• What type of crimes are women more likely to commit according to the study material?

  Shoplifting and fraud
• Some ethnic minority groups show higher crime rates due to socioeconomic factors and criminal justice system bias
• What factors reduce criminal engagement among middle-aged adults?

  Stable employment and family responsibilities