1.1.3 Acquisitive Offences

• What is an example of burglary?

  Housebreaking
• Order the types of acquisitive offences from least to most severe based on the examples provided:

  1️⃣ Theft (Shoplifting)

  2️⃣ Fraud (Investment scams)

  3️⃣ Burglary (Housebreaking)

  4️⃣ Robbery (Armed robbery)
• What is the definition of robbery?

  Taking property by force
• What is an example of burglary?

  Housebreaking
• What three elements must converge for acquisitive crimes to occur according to routine activities theory?

  Motivated offender, suitable target, absence of guardian
• What is an example of robbery?

  Mugging
• Theft involves taking another person's property without permission.


  True
• Arrange the types of acquisitive offences from least to most severe based on the use of force or threat:

  1️⃣ Theft

  2️⃣ Burglary

  3️⃣ Fraud

  4️⃣ Robbery
• What is an example of acquisitive crime motivated by need?

  Stealing groceries
• What motivates thrill-seeking acquisitive offenders?

  Adrenaline rush
• What three elements are necessary for a crime to occur according to Routine Activities Theory?

  Motivated offender, target, no guardian
• Arrange the following prevention strategies for acquisitive crimes in order of focus:

  1️⃣ Target Hardening

  2️⃣ Situational Crime Prevention

  3️⃣ Offender-Focused Interventions
• Combining prevention strategies creates a more comprehensive approach to reducing acquisitive crimes.


  True
• What is the primary intention behind acquisitive offences?

  Obtaining property or money
• Fraud involves deceiving someone to gain money or property.

  True
• Burglary involves unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime
• Acquisitive offences are driven by financial gain or material acquisition
• The primary motivation behind acquisitive crimes is the desire to obtain property or money illegally.


  True
• Rational choice theory suggests offenders are calculating and goal-oriented.

  True
• Burglary is defined as unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime
• Acquisitive offences are always motivated by greed.

  False
• Greed can motivate individuals to commit acquisitive crimes for luxury.

  True
• Installing security systems is an example of target hardening
• What is an example of situational crime prevention?

  Security guards in high-risk areas
• Theft involves taking another person's property without permission
• Match the acquisitive offence with its example:

  Robbery ↔️ Mugging

  Fraud ↔️ Credit card fraud

  Theft ↔️ Shoplifting

  Burglary ↔️ Housebreaking
• Shoplifting is an example of theft.


  True
• Pickpocketing is an example of fraud.

  False
• According to rational choice theory, offenders weigh the potential benefits against the risks and costs
• Fraud involves deceiving someone to gain money or property
• What are acquisitive offences primarily motivated by?

  Financial gain
• What is an example of fraud?

  Credit card fraud
• Motivations for acquisitive crimes include need, greed, opportunity, and the thrill of the act
• Opportunity arises when there is a lack of security
• According to Rational Choice Theory, offenders rationally weigh the risks of committing a crime.


  True
• Situational crime prevention involves modifying the environment to reduce criminal opportunities.


  True
• Offender-focused interventions address underlying motivations and risk factors