1. Gender Patterns in Crime Flashcards
(3 cards)
- Heidensohn and Silvestri
• Heidensohn and Silvestri: gender differences are the most significant feature of recorded crime.
- Official Statistics
• Official stats show that…
- 4/5 of convicted offenders in England and Wales are male
- By the age of 40, 9% of females have a criminal conviction as against 32% of males
• AMONG offenders, there are significant differences.
- A higher proportion of female than male offenders are convicted of property offences
- A higher proportion of male than female offenders convicted of violence / sexual offences
- Male crimes more serious: men 15x more likely to be convicted of homicide
Summary
- Heidensohn and Silvestri
2. Official Statistics