Crime, policing and justice: the experience of older people

It is highlighted that incidents of crime against older people have remained fairly constant over the last ten years and that their risk of experiencing personal or household crime is generally lower than other age groups.

Abstract

Home Office Statistical Bulletin 08/02 Free from the The Information and Publications Group, Research Development and Statistics Directorate, Communications Development Unit Tel: 020 7273 2084 http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk Based on information from the British Crime Survey, this report highlights that incidents of crime against older people have remained fairly constant over the last ten years and that their risk of experiencing personal orhousehold crime is generally lower than other age groups. The report discusses older people's concerns, views on the police and criminal justice system and the use of security precautions.