NCJ Number
39477
Date Published
1976
Length
15 pages
Annotation
THIS BULLETIN PRESENTS INFORMATION ON THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF RURAL CRIME IN OHIO, THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RURAL OFFENDERS, CITIZENS' PERCEPTIONS OF CRIME CAUSES, AND THE EXTENT OF THE USE OF CRIME PREVENTION MEASURES.
Abstract
VANDALISM AND THEFT OFFENSES ARE THE MOST FREQUENTLY COMMITTED CRIMES. THE TYPICAL OFFENDER IS A WHITE, MALE, 16-19 YEAR OLD, SINGLE, URBAN RESIDENT. CITIZENS BLAME THE CRIME ON LAXITY IN THE COURTS AND LACK OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. MOST RURAL OHIOANS DO NOT TAKE EVEN THE MOST RUDIMENTARY CRIME PREVENTION MEASURES, SUCH AS LOCKING HOMES AND CARS WHEN AWAY.