routine activities theory

Human Agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices, influencing their behavior.

Victimology

The study of victims and their relationship to offenders, focusing on the circumstances of the victim's situation.

Routine Activity Theory

A theory stating that crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and a lack of capable guardians converge in space and time.

Inflation and Crime

A relationship where rising inflation may lead to an increase in thefts while significant crimes like murder may decrease.

Capable Guardian

A person or object that can deter crime, such as surveillance cameras or security personnel.

Crime Causation Variables

Factors that may influence criminal behavior, including social, economic, and psychological elements.

Minor Crimes

Less serious offenses such as petty theft that may correlate with or escalate to more serious crimes.

Free Will and Morality

The concept that individuals have the choice to act in a moral way or commit a crime, influenced by their ethical beliefs.