CRJ 270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 21: Metropolitan County, Modus Operandi, Stagecoach
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U. s. robbery rate has varied dramatically over the past 50 years. the robbery rate in 2011 represents the lowest rate in the. 63% of robbery arrestees are under 25 years old. 10 times greater than for the risk rates for persons 65 or older. 13 for both men and women, the risks of robbery victimization in adulthood tend to decrease with age: the risks of robbery victimization are nearly twice as high for. Blacks than whites robbery rates are about also slightly higher for hispanics than non-hispanics: strangers were the offenders in 75% of all personal robberies and in a higher proportion of those were attempted (86%) than completed (71%) Rearms- 43% the most common in institutional/business robberies. Strong arm methods- 41% using one"s physical size and strength to subdue or threaten the victim: most prevalent among street muggers. 35% of robbery victims sustained physical injuries in these attacks.
