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1. Profile of offenders Are crimes the work of many or a few prolific offenders? Are they part of an organised crime network? Do offender profiles point to common factors, eg
What evidence is there that crimes are drug-related? What do we know about criminal offenders. How do they become involved? What are the risk factors, e.g. family issues Do offenders live locally or are they travelling to the area to commit crime? Do locations/crime patterns suggest that offenders are opportunists/ professionals? |
Police Youth Offending Teams Probation service Arrest referral scheme Drug Action Teams Social Services Schools Education Authorities
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2. Targets What makes victims attractive to robbers? (e.g. clothing, demeanour etc.) What makes victims particularly vulnerable? E.g. Lifestyle routines. |
Police Youth Offending Teams Probation service |
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3. Physical environment What features of crime hotpots make them attractive and accessible for robbers? Are victims to be found in vulnerable locations What opportunities are there for surveillance? |
Police Youth Offending Teams Probation service Local residents/businesses Local planners |
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4. Social environment Is there an absence of 'crime preventers' - people or organisations, either formal or informal? Is there an environment of 'crime promoters' - either knowingly or unwittingly e.g. supplying tools or knowledge, providing outlets for goods, peer pressure What are the markets for stolen goods? How are goods disposed of? Community facilities - routine of use of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities; 'street' routine e.g. traffic, commuters, local services |
Police Traffic wardens Trading Standards Retailers, second-hand markets |