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| Experiences of older burglary victims | | Author(s) | Roger Donaldson |
| Corporate Author | Research, Development and Statistics Directorate, Home Office |
| Journal title | Findings, 198, 2003 |
| Publisher | Home Office, London, 2003 |
| Pages | 4 pp |
| Source | Download from website : http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds Email: publications.rds@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk |
| Keywords | Crime ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; Flintshire. |
| Annotation | Recent British Crime Surveys indicate that people aged 60+ are at less risk of burglary than other age groups. However, for those older people who are burgled, this research looks at the consequences of burglary for them, compared with their non-burgled neighbours, and suggests ways in which the effects of victimisation can be addressed. The study used a "virtual community" approach and comprised older people living in small units of sheltered accommodation in Flintshire. Frailty or poor health are suggested as major factors in a burglar's target selection, while another is the lack of protection provided by the location of the sheltered housing. Keeping burglary victims up-to-date with the progress of their case is emphasised. The project was carried out as part of the Reducing Burglary Initiative. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-081120207 P |
| Classmark | TWA: DP: 3F: 92F |
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