Crime And The Media Flashcards
1
Q
How many crimes were there at the end of March 2008?
A
10 million
2
Q
How many crimes were there at the end of March 2019?
A
6.4 million
3
Q
What is the rate of homicide in England and Wales?
A
701
4
Q
What proportion of knife crime happens in London in the year ending March 2019?
A
32%
5
Q
What age group experiences the highest rate of burglary?
A
16 - 24
6
Q
Describe the media’s portrayal of crime?
A
- what we know about crime is influenced by the media’s representation of it
