Exam 12: Property Crime and Fraud

The male proportion of larceny arrests is lower than for the other crimes because females are more involved in one type of larceny,_____,than they are in other crimes.

As the police and news media remind us,burglars look for signs,_____,that people are away on vacation.

Amateur criminals comprise the vast majority of property offenders.

When crime occurs on the internet it is known as ______.

The male proportion of larceny arrests is lower than for the other crimes because females are more involved in one type of larceny,_____,than they are in other crimes.

Which of the following is committed primarily by teenage boys working in groups as amateur motor vehicle thieves?

Most shoplifters are _____,or amateurs,who steal merchandise of little value that they keep for themselves.

The Uniform Crime Report is compiled by the _____.

Joyriding is committed primarily by professional car thieves.

Identify the situational prevention strategy of target gardening.

Which of the following is defined as an attempted or completed unlawful taking,carrying,leading,or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another?

Most shoplifters are _____,or amateurs.

The Northeast has the highest rate of property crime.

Burglars tend to target homes that are:

Katz described property offenses as sneaky thrill crimes that offenders commit because they are excited by the idea of stealing.