An individual increases their risk of being a victim of crime by leaving for work each day at the same time, driving the same route to and from work, and returning at the same time with no variation. The crime that results would be attributed to the ______ theory.

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The routine activities theory suggests that crime is likely to occur when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian converge in space and time. By maintaining a predictable routine, an individual increases the chances of being targeted by a motivated offender, as the predictability makes it easier for the offender to plan the crime.

An Individual Increases Their Risk of Being a Victim of Crime