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

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Most shoplifters are _____,or amateurs.

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The Uniform Crime Report is compiled by the _____.

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

A) True
B) False

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The Northeast has the highest rate of property crime.

A) True
B) False

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


A) snitches
B) boosters
C) coasters
D) monsters

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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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.

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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.


A) shoplifting
B) burglary
C) motor vehicle theft
D) arson

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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


A) such as accumulating mail and newspapers
B) such as opening bank accounts and home mortgages
C) such as adopting dogs and having yard sales
D) such as closing email and social media accounts

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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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?


A) Burglary
B) Arson
C) Larceny-theft
D) Truancy

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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


A) Stripping
B) Racing
C) Chopping
D) Joyriding

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Identify the situational prevention strategy of target gardening.

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At the individual level,situational prev...

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Burglars tend to target homes that are:


A) close to the street so they can easily access the getaway vehicle.
B) at least two stories so they can toss items from the upstairs to the lawn.
C) less visible to possible scrutiny by neighbors and people passing by.
D) within just a few miles of where they sell their stolen goods.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Joyriding is committed primarily by professional car thieves.

A) True
B) False

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Amateur criminals comprise the vast majority of property offenders.

A) True
B) False

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