Class and Victimisation

Question 1

Trickett 1995

Answer 1

He found a strong correlation between increasing inequality of victimisation and increases in other indices of disadvantage (incl. wealth, income and opportunity).

Question 2

Earnings and risk of victimisation.

Answer 2

People living in households under £10,000 a year are;
1.6X more likely to be mugged
2.5X more likely to be burgled
2.6X more likely to be worried about physical attacks.
WHY? -Affluent households can live in nice crime free areas and afford extra security measures.

Question 3

Dixon et al 2006

Answer 3

The rich are more likely to be victims of vehicle crime ans criminal damage.
The poor are more likely to be victims of burglary, DV and mugging.

Question 4

Walby and Allen 2004

Answer 4

Living in poverty can exacerbate stress levels and act as a catalyst for DV.

Question 5

Differences between high and low crime areas:

Answer 5

Social structure-employment/ opportunities.
Ecology of tenure- home ownership and length of tenancy.
Community structure- involvement in community e.g. neighbourhood watch.

Question 6

Routine activities and Victimisation

Answer 6

The routine activities of victim, the victim status and available capable guardians and perpetrators.

Question 7

Social exclusion increases victimisation

Answer 7

the social conditions that V’s share.
the offenders embedded-ness in crime
vulnerable victims
Dimishing social control