What is defined as property crime? Burglary Larceny (stealing) Theft Arson Shoplifting Vandalism Property crime only involves the taking of money

or property, and does not involve force or threat of force against a victim

Although robbery involves taking property it is classified as a violent crime, as force or threat of force on an individual that is present is involved.

Burglary is of an unoccupied building.

Effects on Victims

Having their privacy violated

Being scared to stay in their burglarized homes

Being scared to return to work where the crime occurred

Waiting to have their property returned (could have sentimental value)

Cleaning up after their homes or businesses have been vandalized

There can be, physical, emotional, financial impacts on victims

•Cost of replacing personal items •Cost of repairing the broken doors/windows •Insurance costs •Filling out insurance paperwork•Legal fees •Security systems to be put in place

STATISTICS• Males aged 16 to 24 had the highest risk of being a victim

of property crime (28%) • The risk of being a victim of property crime increased for

adults living in the 15% most deprived areas (23%) compared with those living in the rest of Scotland (17%)

• 6% of adults (or 36% of victims of property crime) were repeat victims of property crime

• Examination of the characteristics of property crime showed that the main place, by far, where property crime took place was immediately outside the home; 65% happened there.

• The offender(s) was a neighbour in 33% of property crime where the victim knew the offender(s) well, in 15% young people from the local area and in 22%, a friend.

• In over half of property crime (57%) victims said the offender(s) should have been prosecuted in court. Of victims who thought this, the largest proportion said the offender(s) should have been given a sentence other than a prison sentence.

SCJS 2008/09

Crimes where respondent knew the offender(s) well (base: property crime 165; violent crime 206)

SCJS 2008/09 Property crime (base: 3,172); violent crime (base: 622)

SCJS 2008/09 Property crimes where something was stolen / damaged (base: damaged 1,723; stolen 1,389)

Effects on Communities

People feel unsafe in the community Fear it could happen to them Property prises could decrease Area becomes known for it Need an increase in security (CCTV

cameras/more police) however not always available or affordable

Bad relationships can from within communities

“Online Mapping”

People can go onto http://www.police.uk/ to see what type of crime is prevalent in their area

Only England and Wales Lets communities know what is happening where they

live Can cause fear? http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/pages/

12761E4F20323CDC80257869004F4D55 In this case it highlights issues and offences that go on

in communities and means that crimes can be solved quicker which can help to reduce property crime in the future

Risk Groups

Certain groups more fearful than others

The elderly less likely to experience property crime than any other group >

Males and females aged 60 or older had the lowest risks of being a victim of property crime (10% males; 8% females)

Despite this they fear it the most

https://www.ovcttac.gov/victimimpact/files/FacilitatorManual_Unit3.pdf

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/14120636/9

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/feb/01/police-crime-website-house-prices

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFguNTzvog0