Ethnic inequality and crime

What does ethnicity proportions graph show about crime population?

There isn’t equal of outcome because ethnic groups are represented differently to their population

What does the ethnicity proportions graph show about white population? (OCS 2022)

84% of the population is white yet only 63% are stopped and searched so there is an under representation

Which ethnic groups are overrepresented in the CJS compared to white ethnic groups?

Asian and Black ethnic groups OCS 2022

How are black ethnic groups overrepresented in certain areas of the CJS?

Black ethnic groups are overrepresented in stop and searches at 18% whilst only having 10% conviction suggesting racial motivation. OCS 2022

According to MOJ 2016 how more likely are black people to be stop and searched?

Eight times more likely

According to MOJ 2016 how more likely are Asian people to be stop and searched?

Three times more likely

For every 1000 people how many were prosecuted? (MOJ)

16 black and mixed raced compared to 4 white

In 2016 black and mixed defendants were how much more likely to be remanded? MOJ

23% and 18% more likely to be remanded in custody in CC, suggests poverty

Which ethnic group is most likely to be a victim of personal crime? MOJ

7.4% mixed ethnic group

How much more were ethnic groups more likely to be victims of homicide than white?

Black ethnic group 4 times and Asian 1.5 times

What did the rise of racial crime and fall of prosecutions look like in 2016?

18% rise of racial crime whilst an 8% fall in prosecutions

How is racism an explanation?

Neo Marxists Gilroy say crime committed by black people is resistance to racism rather than inherent criminality, Hall et al argues moral panics about black muggers were exaggerated by the media to divert from capitalism

How is institutional racism an explanation?

MacPherson report (1999) concluded that Stephen Lawrence case had been dealt in a racist manner compared to if he was white.

Rainer (2000) canteen culture of police involves suspicion and racist humour.

How is the media an explanation?

Hall et al (1978) shows how media often emphasises “Asian grooming gangs” Muslim terror I’m and black gang culture creating selective amplification.

How is socialisation an explanation?

New right such as Murray and Sewell believe lone parenting is higher in some communities which leads to less male role models as well as cultural deprivation where boys develop hyper masculinity to gain status.

How is inaccurate data an explanation?

Interactionist Cicourel states CJS processes selective judgement meaning some groups are more likely to be labelled as criminal.

What is ethnicity?

a social group's shared cultural identity, which is based on aspects like language, religion, traditions, history, and heritage.

What was the Stephen Lawrence case? How does it demonstrate racism?

He was killed in a racist attack in 1993 while waiting for a bus, macpherson report showed that it had been dealt with in a racist manner compared to if he was white.

What act allows police to stop and search?

Policies and criminal evidence act 1984 - gives police the right to stop anyone they believe is associated with crime.

What did Mark Daly the secret policeman find?

Uncovered graphic images of police officers engaging in racist behaviour with one reporting that “Stephen Lawrence deserved to die“

What did Mark Dalys’ study result in?

10 police officers resigned, 12 disciplined and 3 police trainers removed