According to deviant place theory, victims do not encourage crime, but are victim prone because they reside in socially disorganized high-crime areas where they have the greatest risk of coming into contact with criminal offenders, irrespective of their own behaviour or lifestyle.

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Deviant place theory suggests that people become victims not because of their individual actions but because they live in areas where crime is more prevalent, thus increasing their likelihood of encountering offenders.

According to Deviant Place Theory, Victims Do Not Encourage Crime