Question 1

What type of crime is defined as a violation of the criminal law, designed to bring financial reward to an offender?

Accepted Answer

Economic crimes are defined as violations of the criminal law that are committed with the intention of obtaining a financial gain. These can include a wide range of activities such as theft, fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, among others.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an economic crime?

Accepted Answer

Selling a controlled substance is considered an economic crime because it involves illegal trade for financial gain.

Question 3

As of 2012, how has the Canadian property crime rate changed, when compared to the rate from 2002?

Accepted Answer

As of 2012, the Canadian property crime rate has decreased when compared to the rate from 2002. This trend is part of a broader decrease in crime rates across various categories in Canada during that period.

Question 4

Why does the general public feel ambivalent about economic criminals?

Accepted Answer

Many people may feel ambivalent because they or people they know might have engaged in minor economic crimes, leading to a perception that these crimes are not as severe or harmful.

Question 5

What Canadian province has the lowest robbery rate?

Accepted Answer

Prince Edward Island has the lowest robbery rate among Canadian provinces. This is due to its small population and tight-knit communities, which contribute to lower crime rates overall compared to more populous provinces.

Question 6

What group is most likely to be burglarized?

Accepted Answer

Groups with lower socioeconomic status are often more vulnerable to burglary due to factors such as less secure housing and higher crime rates in economically disadvantaged areas.

Question 7

Common theft-related offences, such as auto-theft, may be referred to as what type of crime?

Accepted Answer

Street crimes are typically those committed in public places and include theft-related offenses such as auto-theft. These are often contrasted with white-collar crimes, which involve financial misconduct and occur in professional settings.

Question 8

What were the public meeting places of eighteenth-century criminal gangs called?

Accepted Answer

Flash houses were the public meeting places of eighteenth-century criminal gangs, serving as informal headquarters where they could drink, plan, and share information.

Question 9

Which term refers to a thief who lived in the country and supplemented his diet with game that belonged to his landlord?

Accepted Answer

A poacher is someone who illegally hunts or catches animals on land that is not their own, often that of their landlord, which fits the description given.

Question 10

Which term refers to a thief who moved freely in low populated areas and transported goods without paying tax or duty?

Accepted Answer

A smuggler is someone who moves goods illegally into or out of a country without paying taxes or duties, often operating in less populated areas to avoid detection.

Question 11

Who was also known as the "Thief-Taker General of Great Britain and Ireland"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In the eighteenth century in England, what was identified as being the cause of the increase in crime?

Accepted Answer

An increase in the population of urban poor in the eighteenth century in England was identified as a significant factor contributing to the rise in crime rates. This was due to the fact that urbanization and industrialization led to a rapid increase in the urban population, including a significant portion of poor individuals who, facing unemployment and poverty, were more likely to turn to crime.

Question 13

What is a characteristic of occasional criminals?

Accepted Answer

Occasional criminals do not view themselves as committed career criminals, meaning they do not identify with or adopt a criminal lifestyle as a permanent aspect of their identity. This distinguishes them from habitual or career criminals who see their criminal activities as a central part of their life.

Question 14

Who provided London area law enforcement in the eighteenth century?

Accepted Answer

Thief takers were private individuals in the eighteenth century who were paid by the government for each criminal they captured, effectively providing law enforcement services in London before the establishment of a formal police force.

Question 15

Which statement best describes a thief-taker in the eighteenth century?

Accepted Answer

Thief-takers in the eighteenth century often operated in morally ambiguous ways, and part of their income could indeed come from the stolen property they recovered from prisoners. They were essentially private individuals who were paid by the government, victims of theft, or from the proceeds of stolen goods, making their role and methods quite complex and not always aligned with modern standards of law enforcement integrity.

Question 16

What is another term for those who provided London area law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

The term "monied police" refers to individuals who provided financial support for law enforcement in the London area, particularly in historical contexts where private contributions were necessary for maintaining public order and safety.

Question 17

According to the General Social Survey, there has been a steady decline in the number of thefts reported to the police. Which of the following was identified as a possible reason why a victim is less likely to report a theft to police?

Accepted Answer

Victims may feel that the theft is not significant enough to warrant police involvement, leading to underreporting.

Question 18

What type of criminal is a tax cheat an example of?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

According to routine activity theory, occasional property crime occurs when there is an opportunity to commit crime. Which term describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

Situational inducement refers to the concept in routine activity theory where the opportunity to commit a crime plays a significant role in the occurrence of occasional property crime. It suggests that the crime happens because the situation induces or encourages it, rather than due to a deep-seated character flaw or a specific motivation to commit crime.

Question 20

Why are lower classes thought to be overrepresented in street crime statistics?

Accepted Answer

Those types of crimes are the ones they have an opportunity to commit.

Quiz 11: Property Crimes