Routine activity theory
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The routine activity approach states that for a crime to occur, there must be likely offenders, suitable targets, and an absence of capable guardians converging in time and space. It predicts how changes in social and economic conditions influence crime rates by examining the routines and activities of daily life that can make some individuals more vulnerable targets. The theory emphasizes that the interaction between motivation, opportunity, and suitable targets increases the chances of a crime, while the presence of guardians deters offenders and protects potential targets.
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- 3. The three elements that must be present for a crime to occur are:
- 4. 1. Likely Offenders People who are motivated to commit crimes
- 5. 2. Suitable Targets The presence of things that are valued and that can be transported fairly easily
- 6. 3. Absence of Capable Guardians People to prevent the criminal activity
- 8. • These three elements must converge in time and space for a crime to occur.
- 9. • Routine activity approach predicts how changes in social and economic conditions influence the overall crime and victimization rate. • the routine of activities people partake in over the course of their day and night lives that makes some individuals more susceptible to being viewed as suitable targets by a rationally calculating offender.
- 10. Conclusion • The essential aspect of routine activities theory is the interaction of motivation, opportunity and targets. In this way, the presence of guardians will deter most offenders, rendering even attractive targets off limits. Therefore, the presence of opportunity coupled with a lack of guardianship increases criminal motivations and the likelihood of an offence taking place.