Burglary Revictimization: The Time Period of Heightened Risk

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Residents can expect and prepare for burglary if they are prone to victimization. The risk for a repeat action of burglary appears immediately after the initial offense. Crime records indicate 25% of repeat burglaries occur within one week of the initial crime and 51% occur within 1 month. This info...

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Main Author: Robinson, Matthew B. (Author)
Corporate Author: NC DOCKS at Appalachian State University (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1998
In:Year: 1998
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:Residents can expect and prepare for burglary if they are prone to victimization. The risk for a repeat action of burglary appears immediately after the initial offense. Crime records indicate 25% of repeat burglaries occur within one week of the initial crime and 51% occur within 1 month. This information can facilitate temporary preventive measures by residents and law enforcement officials