Exam 4: The Nature and Prevalence of Crime

Crime statistics have only been collated and reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics since:

Reported rates of household crime have declined since 2008.

Specifically related to illicit drug arrest, what does the term "consumer" mean?

Discuss the variations in 'fear of crime' according to age and gender.

Outline the findings from the study: Counting the Costs of Crime in Australia: A 2011 Estimate

There have been noticeable changes in drug arrest trends in Australia since 1995.Plot a brief history of what has taken place from 1995 to current times.

Which of the following are types of financial costs associated with crime?

Describe the purpose of victimisation surveys, explaining their value and also their limitations

Why is it important to study the financial costs of crime?

Why do we need to be cautious about comparing crime rates between countries?

What is the difference between prevalence rate and incidence rate with regard to victimisation rates?