Victims of crime, especially childhood abuse, are more likely to commit crime themselves. This abuse-crime phenomenon is termed:

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The abuse-crime phenomenon is commonly referred to as the cycle of violence, as individuals who have experienced abuse in their childhood are more likely to perpetuate violence or crime in their adult lives. The term "cycle of abuse" specifically refers to the cycle of abuse within a family or intimate relationship. The term "cycle of crime" is not commonly used in this context. The term "cycle of victimization" refers to the increased likelihood of victimization among individuals who have already been victimized, but doesn't specifically address the relationship between victimization and perpetration of crime or violence.

Victims of Crime, Especially Childhood Abuse, Are More Likely to Commit