Crime Prevention

Question 1

Types of crime prevention

Answer 1

Primary - Addressing root problems:
- Situational factors
- Social factors
- Socioeconomic factors

Secondary - Changing people before they commit a crime
- Early Intervention

Tertiary - Stopping Criminals from reoffending
- Criminal justice system schemes

Question 2

Problem Analysis Triangle

Answer 2

Offender, Location Victim

Question 3

CRAVED

Answer 3

Factors that make something more desirable:
Concealable
Removable
Available
Valuable
Enjoyable
Disposable

Question 4

ARC

Answer 4

All crime prevention advice must be:
- Appropriate
- Realistic
- Cost effective

Question 5

VOLT

Answer 5

Crime prevention advice should address these factors:
- Victim
- Offender
- Location
- Time

Question 6

WIDE

Answer 6

For burglary crime prevention advice, the 4 most effective measures when used together are:
- Window Locks
- Interior lights on timer
- Double door locks / deadbolts
- Exterior lights on sensor

Additionally:
- Work from outside in - make outside areas more secure 1st
- Don’t recommend particular manufacturers
- Suggest priorities