WK3 PATTERNS OF CRIME

Flashcards about Patterns of Crime in Aotearoa New Zealand.

What is Volume Crime?

Crimes detected by police in large numbers and disproportionately represented in recorded crime.

What data do we use to look at crime in Aotearoa?

New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey - Cycle 7 (2024)

What crimes does the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey NOT include?

Homicide, drug crime, or traffic offences.

What categories is the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey categorised into?

Personal and Household crimes

What type of personal offense has the highest percentage according to Table 3.1?

Harassment and threatening behaviour.

Who was responsible for the Rainbow Warrior bombing?

French secret service agents planted the bombs on the boat.

Who may be the most prolific serial killer in the world?

Harold Shipman

Who is labelled as ‘New Zealand’s first serial killer’?

Hayden Poulter

Which country has the highest homicide rate per 100,000 people?

Mexico

Which country has the lowest homicide rate per 100,000 people?

Luxembourg

What are the characteristics of perpetrators of murder?

90% are male, 45% are aged 21 to 30, 45% are unemployed

What are the characteristics of victims of murder?

Two thirds are male, 53% are ages 21 to 40, 40% are domestic in nature. Women are usually killed by men they know

Are home invasions common?

Home invasions are a rare occurrence.

Who do people burgle?

People usually only burgle those premises that are in areas which are well known to them.

What houses are prone to repeat victimization?

Houses that are isolated but not far from a main road.

Are most crimes well planned?

Crimes are relatively unplanned and opportunistic in nature.

Based on resolution rates for volume crime it is worth considering what?

Whether the police solve crime.