Disorganised Criminals

• Characteristic of Disorganised Criminals:

  • Little evidence of planning, suggesting the offence may have been spontaneous.
• Characteristic of Disorganised Criminals:

  • The crime scene reflects the impulsive nature of the act, e.g. body still at the scene and the crime shows little control on the part of the offender.
• Characteristic of Disorganised Criminals:

  • Below-average IQ - may be in unskilled work or unemployed.
• Characteristic of Disorganised Criminals:

  • A history of failed relationships and living alone, possible history of sexual dysfunction.