Types of Crime Learning Intentions To understand different

Types of Crime

Learning Intentions § To understand different types of crime in Scotland. § To understand causes of crime in Scotland.

Burglary Murder Vandalism Robbery Fraud Types of crime Driving offences Sexual crime Assault GBH

Types of Crime § § § § § White collar and blue collar Theft Fraud Damage to property Traffic crime Assault Rape Murder Public order Drug and alcohol related crimes

White collar crime • White-collar crime is associated with ‘respectable’ members of society committing crime • It is often linked to corporate crime: – – – – Fraud Bribery Insider trading Embezzlement Computer crime Identity theft Forgery

Blue collar crime • Blue-collar crime tends to be: – More obvious and attracts more police attention – (e. g. for crimes such as vandalism or shoplifting, where physical property is involved). – ‘day to day’ crimes – Victims are obvious, unlike white-collar crime

Fraud § Is often seen as a deception § ‘internet fraud’ is when details of bank accounts are stolen and used to steal money illegally from bank accounts § ‘Identity fraud’ is when someone’s identity is copied and credit card accounts are opened with the stolen identity- racking up debt for an innocent person

Public Order § Crimes of this nature include: § § § Unruly behaviour Loitering with intent Violence in public Littering Public urination § Crimes that are seen as ‘out of order’ in the general public § You. Tube: Glasgow Gangs

Crime in Scotland Scottish Government Statistics (2008 -09)