Question 1

Why aren't robbery statistics included in most property crime statistics?
A) Robbery is the most underreported crime.
B) Robbery is a form of burglary.
C) Robbery is usually not considered property crime.
D) Robbery is the newest form of property crime.

Accepted Answer

Robbery is classified as a violent crime rather than a property crime because it involves the use of force or threat of force against a person while committing theft.

Question 2

Why is robbery defined differently than burglary?
A) Burglary involves direct confrontation between offender and victim; robbery does not.
B) Robbery involves direct confrontation between offender and victim; burglary does not.
C) Robbery involves a higher financial loss than burglary.
D) Burglars and robbers have different motivations.

Accepted Answer

Robbery involves direct confrontation between the offender and the victim, typically using force or threat of force to take property. Burglary, on the other hand, involves unlawfully entering a structure (like a home or business) with the intent to commit a theft or any felony inside, often without direct confrontation with a victim.

Question 3

When robbery is not defined as a property crime, what is it called?
A) larceny-theft
B) burglary
C) community crime
D) personal crime

Accepted Answer

When robbery is not defined as a property crime, it is classified as a personal crime because it involves force or threat of force against an individual.

Question 4

What is the source of Uniform Crime Report data?
A) police departments in the United States
B) the National Victimization Survey
C) the United States Census
D) the Associated Press

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data is sourced from police departments across the United States. It is a nationwide, cooperative statistical effort of nearly 18,000 city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies voluntarily reporting data on crimes brought to their attention.

Question 5

What are the two sources of data on the prevalence of property crimes in the United States?
A) the National Incident-Based Reporting System and the Uniform Crime Report
B) the American Crime Survey and the National Crime Victimization Survey
C) the American Crime Survey and the National Incident-Based Reporting System
D) the National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Report

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey and the Uniform Crime Report are two primary sources of data on the prevalence of property crimes in the United States. The National Crime Victimization Survey collects information on nonfatal personal crimes and household property crimes from a national sample of U.S. residents, while the Uniform Crime Report compiles official data on crime reported by law enforcement agencies across the country.

Question 6

What is the most common form of property crime?
A) arson
B) burglary
C) larceny-theft
D) robbery

Accepted Answer

Larceny-theft is the most common form of property crime, encompassing a wide range of theft activities excluding fraud, embezzlement, burglary, robbery, and arson.

Question 7

Which of the following statements accurately describes the change in property crime over time?
A) The rate of property crime has increased over time.
B) The rate of property crime has decreased over time.
C) The rate of property crime doubled between 2000 and 2010.
D) The rate of reported property crime is higher now compared to 20 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The rate of property crime has generally decreased over time, according to various national crime statistics and reports. This trend has been observed in many countries, including the United States, where data from sources like the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program show a consistent decline in property crime rates over the past few decades.

Question 8

What is the largest single category of larceny-theft?
A) laptops
B) portable electronic devices
C) cell phones
D) motor vehicle parts

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle parts are often targeted due to their high value and ease of resale, making them the largest single category of larceny-theft.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key component of burglary, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey?
A) theft
B) use of force
C) unlawful entry
D) the setting is a place of residence

Accepted Answer

Unlawful entry is a key component of burglary, as it involves entering a property without permission with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft.

Question 10

Carl walks into Javier's house uninvited, sees a pie, and takes it without permission. As Carl leaves, Javier confronts him, demanding the return of his pie. When Carl refuses, Javier calls the police. At what point did the burglary become a robbery?
A) when Javier confronted Carl
B) when Carl walked into Javier's house uninvited
C) when Carl took the pie without permission
D) when Javier called the police

Accepted Answer

Burglary became robbery when Javier confronted Carl, and Carl refused to return the pie, as robbery involves taking property through force or threat of force, which occurred during the confrontation.

Question 11

How is strong-arm robbery different from armed robbery?
A) Armed robbery involves a public setting, while strong-arm robbery does not.
B) Strong-arm robbery involves multiple offenders, while armed robbery does not.
C) Armed robbery involves institutions, while strong-arm robbery does not.
D) Strong-arm robbery does not involve a weapon, while armed robbery does.

Accepted Answer

Strong-arm robbery is characterized by the use of force or intimidation without the use of a weapon, whereas armed robbery involves the use of a weapon.

Question 12

Which demographic combination has the highest risk of robbery?
A) elderly White male
B) adolescent Black male
C) middle-aged White female
D) adolescent Black female

Accepted Answer

Adolescent Black males are statistically at a higher risk of experiencing robbery compared to other demographic groups. This is due to a combination of factors including socioeconomic status, neighborhood crime rates, and racial profiling.

Question 13

How does household income level influence rate of property crime victimization?
A) Households of average income level have the highest risk of property crime.
B) The households with the lowest income and the households with the highest income share the highest risk of property crime.
C) The lower the household income, the higher the risk of property crime.
D) The higher the household income, the higher the risk of property crime.

Accepted Answer

The risk of property crime victimization tends to be inversely related to household income, meaning that households with lower income levels generally face a higher risk of becoming victims of property crimes. This can be attributed to various factors, including the concentration of lower-income households in areas with higher crime rates and fewer resources for crime prevention.

Question 14

Which list below accurately orders the total cost of property crime losses from source of greatest loss to source of least loss?
A) larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary
B) burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft
C) robbery, motor vehicle theft, burglary
D) motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft, robbery

Accepted Answer

Larceny-theft typically accounts for the highest total cost of property crime losses due to its high frequency, followed by motor vehicle theft, and then burglary, which aligns with option A.

Question 15

What is the most common type of vehicle stolen in a motor vehicle theft?
A) boat
B) lawnmower
C) motorcycle
D) automobiles

Accepted Answer

Automobiles are the most common type of vehicle stolen in motor vehicle thefts due to their high value, widespread use, and demand for parts.

Question 16

Which property crime is most likely to be interracial?
A) arson
B) burglary
C) robbery
D) larceny-theft

Accepted Answer

Robbery is more likely to be interracial because it often involves direct confrontation between the perpetrator and the victim, increasing the likelihood of interaction between individuals of different races. Other property crimes like arson, burglary, and larceny-theft often occur without direct contact between the victim and the offender, making the racial dynamics less pronounced in those cases.

Question 17

Why are victims of robbery so often robbers themselves?
A) because when robbery victims who are also robbery offenders call the police, their complaints are not a priority
B) because robbery victims who are also robbery offenders are less likely to call law enforcement
C) because robbery victims who are also robbery offenders are afraid they will be killed for reporting a crime to the police
D) because robbery victims who are also robbery offenders prefer to handle things within their own criminal network

Accepted Answer

Robbery victims who are also offenders may avoid contacting law enforcement to prevent exposing their own criminal activities.

Question 18

______ are typically opportunistic, carried out with little planning.
A) Arsons
B) Burglaries
C) Robberies
D) Property crimes

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following property crimes typically involves the most amount of planning?
A) larceny-theft
B) burglary
C) robbery
D) shoplifting

Accepted Answer

Burglary typically involves the most planning among the options given. It often requires casing a target, determining entry and exit points, and planning the timing to avoid detection, making it more premeditated compared to the more opportunistic nature of larceny-theft, robbery, and shoplifting.

Question 20

During what season do robberies occur most frequently?
A) winter
B) fall
C) spring
D) summer

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Property Crimes

Why aren't robbery statistics included in most property crime statistics?

Why is robbery defined differently than burglary?

When robbery is not defined as a property crime, what is it called?

What is the source of Uniform Crime Report data?

What are the two sources of data on the prevalence of property crimes in the United States?

What is the most common form of property crime?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the change in property crime over time?

What is the largest single category of larceny-theft?

Which of the following is a key component of burglary, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey?

Carl walks into Javier's house uninvited, sees a pie, and takes it without permission. As Carl leaves, Javier confronts him, demanding the return of his pie. When Carl refuses, Javier calls the police. At what point did the burglary become a robbery?

How is strong-arm robbery different from armed robbery?

Which demographic combination has the highest risk of robbery?

How does household income level influence rate of property crime victimization?

Which list below accurately orders the total cost of property crime losses from source of greatest loss to source of least loss?

What is the most common type of vehicle stolen in a motor vehicle theft?

Which property crime is most likely to be interracial?

Why are victims of robbery so often robbers themselves?

______ are typically opportunistic, carried out with little planning.

Which of the following property crimes typically involves the most amount of planning?

During what season do robberies occur most frequently?