Patterns of Victimisation 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyCrime and devianceControl, Punishment and VictimsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: NiamhSharpCreated on: 22-02-20 16:32 Repeat victimisation A mere 4% of the population are victims of 44% of all crimes. Less powerful groups are more likely to be repeat victims 1 of 5 Class The poor are more likely to be victims, e.g. crime is highest in areas of high unemployment 2 of 5 Age The young are more vulnerable to assault, sexual harassment, theft, and abuse at home 3 of 5 Ethnicity Minority groups are at greater risk than whites of being victims of crime and of racially motivated crime 4 of 5 Gender Gender Males are at greater risk of violent attacks: females are more likely to be domestic and sexual violence, stalking and harassment 5 of 5
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