RT Article
T1 Exploring and understanding differences between deliberate and impulsive male and female burglars
JF Crime & delinquency
VO 63
IS 12
SP 1547
OP 1571
A1 Sanders, Amber N.
A2 Kuhns, Joseph B.
A2 Blevins, Kristie R.
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1577706196
AB Relying on rational choice theory, we compare burglars’ varying levels of offense planning to understand differences among types of burglars. Surveys were collected from a sample of incarcerated male and female burglars in three states. Participants answered questions detailing aspects of a burglary including motivations, target selection, deterrents, and techniques. Comparisons were made between 119 deliberate (32%) and 257 impulsive (68%) burglars. Deliberate burglars focused on obtaining cash, whereas impulsive burglars were more motivated by drug habits. Impulsive burglars were more easily dissuaded from a target when multiple obstacles are present. Burglars consider how many obstacles they may have to overcome, providing support for rational choice-based, situational crime prevention efforts. Differences in burglar motivation emerged and are discussed.
K1 Burglary
K1 Burglar
K1 Offense planning
K1 Situational crime prevention
K1 Rational choice
K1 Einbruchdiebstahl
K1 Einbrecher
K1 Tätermerkmale
K1 Studie
DO 10.1177/0011128716660519