Offenders may react selectively to the characteristics of particular offenses.For instance,the decision to commit a burglary may involve evaluating the target's likely cash yield and the presence of dogs and escape routes.This crime would then be considered:

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Offense specific refers to the idea that offenders may target specific offenses based on easily identifiable characteristics, such as potential reward or risk of detection. In this scenario, the decision to commit a burglary is based on the specific characteristics of the offense, such as the potential cash yield and the presence of deterrents like dogs, rather than the characteristics of the offender or target.

Offenders May React Selectively to the Characteristics of Particular Offenses