Modies, Crime, Impact On Crime

Question 1

2 PEEs on who is more likely to be the victim in crime.

Answer 1

• One group of people who are more likely to be a victim of crime are deprived people. Evidence of this is that those living in poverty a twice as likely to be a victim of crime than those living in a wealthier area.
• Another group of people who are more likelihood to be a victim of crime is old people. Evidence of this is that financial fraud association estimated that 43% victims were 50 years old.

Question 2

2 PEEs on consequences of crime on victims.

Answer 2

• One consequence of crime victims may face is having an emotional and suicidal response.
  This means that victims may be affected that much by the crime that it can result in trauma and ultimately for the victim to take their own life.
  Evidence of this is that in 2021, Semina Halliwell who was a victim of grooming and rape as a result Semina took her own life.
• Another consequence of crime a victim may face is replacing stole items.
  This means that victims may have to claim in their insurance which will result in higher premiums.
  Evidence of this is that the cost of theft in Scotland amounts to over £2 million worth of goods (2022)

Question 3

2 PEEs on consequences of crime on community

Answer 3

• One consequence of crime on communities is lower house prices in a community. This means that people become hesitant to move/live in a community that has a high crime rate because it puts them at a higher risk of being a victim of crime meaning they will feel unsafe and vulnerable.Evidence of this is in 2022 the average house price in Easterhouse was £90,000, (lower than other areas in Glasgow) this can be attributed with crime rate. (Zoopla)
• One consequence of crime on communities is a higher number of shoplifting crimes. This means that crime results in costs for businesses , as a result of shoplifting and the expense of crime prevention measures such as cctv and other security solutions. Evidence of this is the are on average 2 million incidents of shoplifting in a year in uk retail sector.

Question 4

2 PEEs on consequences of crime for perpetrators.

Answer 4

• A consequence perpetrators can face after being convicted of a crime are lack of employment, this is because they will have to reveal their criminal past when applying for jobs. This means that they may struggle to bring themselves back to a normal life after prison. Prison Reform Trust found that around 50% of employers said they would not consider hiring someone with a criminal record, making it harder for ex-offenders to find work.
• Another consequence they may face is that they also may struggle to hold on to long term relationships and to re-build trusts. This means that they can become lonely and struggle maintain a good mental health after prison. Mental Health Foundation shows that people leaving prison often face isolation and broken family ties, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and an increased risk of depression and anxiety.

Question 5

2 PEEs on consequences of crime onfamilies

Answer 5

• One consequence of crime on families is unsafe homes because of domestic violence.
  Evidence of this is 12.5% of women experience domestic violence annually. (Fawcett society).This means that women experience violence in their family homes and this impacts their family home environment.
• Another consequence of crime on families is children who have a parent in prison is more likely to commit crime
  Evidence of this is a child with a parent behind bars is 2x as likely to experience mental health and conduct issues.

Question 6

2 PEEs on consequences of crime on wider society.

Answer 6

• One consequence of crime on wider society is governments taking legislative action. This means that the governments may be put under large amounts of pressure by the public to create laws in response.
  Evidence of this is the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law) introduced in 2014 which was a result of heavy campaigning.
• One consequence of crime on wider society is the economic impact on taxpayers. This means that keeping criminals in jail costs taxpayers large amounts of money. Evidence of this is that in recent years, the average cost of a prison place in England and Wales was over £45,000 per year.