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Table of Content
Charts
1. Map of Districts of SLC
2. Crime count by District
3. Types of crimes being committed
4. When Crime peaks
5. Specifics
6. Visualization
Conclusion
References
Reflection
This article took a look at the way Personality and criminology go hand and hand.
This paper begins by presenting and describing the different modalities by which personality theory
has been applied to criminality.
The goes on to explain that, Personality trait are persisting underlying tendencies to act in certain
ways in particular situations.
Personality and crime have been linked in different ways. Certain traits within a structured model of
personality may be linked to antisocial behavior, which can have a number of effects.
Connection: Looking at the reasons for crime can often give us better idea of why crimes are
happening and in what form. Understanding personality can better help us to understand criminology.
Reid, J. A. (2011). Crime and Personality: Personality Theory and Criminality Examined. Retrieved
November 27, 2016, from http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/377/crime-and-personalitypersonality-theory-and-criminality-examined
In this article, they update some of the trends from study performed four years early and revisit
some of the response differences.
The article updated information regarding, some ways in which public opinion surveys have
explored issues related to crime and criminal justice, and pointed out how trends over time
could be of interest, and differences in responses among demographic subgroups could be
revealing.
Some of the topics motioned were: Age differences in opinions concerning deviant behavior
also show attitudinal consistency. And with respect to the prospect of victimization, there is a
consistent and substantial disparity in the perspectives of men and women.
Connection: Knowing the current trends is important to understanding how society is changing in
there views on issues and also on the current trends of crimes that are happening. This
information can help to fight crime.
Maguire, K., & Toch, H. (2014). Public Opinion Regarding Crime, Criminal Justice, and Related
Topics. Retrieved November 27, 2016, from http://jrc.sagepub.com/content/51/4/424.abstract
Groups that are protected (e.g., religion, race or ethnicity, gender, disability, and sexual orientation).
A range of predicate or underlying crimes (e.g., assault).
A requirement that hate or bias motivated the offense.
Penalty enhancements.
Provisions for civil remedies.
Requirements for data collection.
Training requirements for law enforcement personnel.
One of the most significant issues in the debate is the lack of national consensus that hate crime should be
considered a separate class of crime.
Bias regarding race is the most common motivation behind a hate crime.
A large body of research exists on prejudice and bias, but it does not explain why prejudice prompts people
to commit a hate crime.
Connection: It is important to look at hate crime in society. Hate crimes are growing around us today and we
need to look at the different ways that society treats and reacts to such serious crimes.
Shively, M., & Mulford, C. F. (2007, June). Hate Crime in America: The Debate Continues. Retrieved November
27, 2016, from http://www.nij.gov/journals/257/pages/hate-crime.aspx
SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from http://
maps.slcgov.com/mws/citizenrepresentation.htm
Downtown SLC had the highest crime rate in that section of the
city. Even though it takes up the smallest geographical area.
Larceny/Theft is by far the leading crime in the city. The petty crimes are by far the most
common among criminals. Often crimes of opportunity that people are tempted to take to
make quick gains in money and possessions.
SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from https://
dotnet.slcgov.com/police/crimestatistics#/chartpresentation
According to the statistics we see a large crime jump in the month of May.
SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from https://
dotnet.slcgov.com/police/crimestatistics#/chartpresentation
PART I OFFENSES
OFFENSE
NON-UCR OFFENSES
Offenses
JUL 15
JUL 16
Homicide
Sexual Assault
10
Robbery
OFFENSE
JUL 15
JUL 16
Other Assaults
157
149
11
Forgery/Counterfeit
13
15
24
21
Fraud
55
51
Aggravated Assault
27
17
Embezzlement
Burglary
52
25
Stolen Property
17
Larceny/Theft
452
316
Vandalism
97
68
32
21
Weapons
19
Arson
Prostitution
PART I TOTALS
597
411
Sex Offenses
13
Ambulance Calls
77
117
Drug Abuse
400
435
Deaths
Gambling
Missing Persons
12
Family Offenses
65
56
Suicides
DUI
23
25
Suspicious Activity
26
28
Liquor Laws
29
11
Traffic Accidents
144
126
Drunkenness
63
76
All Other
467
486
Disorderly Conduct
53
34
NON-UCR TOTALS
732
775
640
457
PART I OFFENSES
597
411
Curfew/Loitering
PART II OFFENSES
1655
1410
Runaway
NON-UCR OFFENSES
732
775
PART II TOTALS
1655
1410
TOTAL
2984
2596
PART II OFFENSES
TOTALS
district four
Monthly District Summary
July 2016
Fraud
3%
Drunkenness
5%
Other Assaults
9%
Larceny/Theft
20%
Drug Abuse
27%
Conclusion
When we look at the larceny/ theft, we can see that this could have
correlation with personality. If people are easily tempted and looking for a
easy way out, it is likely they will commit these crimes.
Some of the crimes we looked at have a hate crime nature to them. Crimes
like sexual assault could have a hate crime motives to them as well as
many other crimes being committed such as, vandalism, and all types of
assault.
Finally, I chose to look at Salt Lake City because this is the place we all
currently live. These issues directly effect us all. How the public reacts and
views crime affects how we can solve the social problems we face in
crime.
Reflection
Reflection 1
What do you know about your research topic before you start your research? One paragraph please.
Well I know a few basics regarding crime. I know that it is a major social problem in society today and
is extremely hard to combat because it comes in many forms. Crime is all around us and varies from
petty crimes of someone taking something that doesn't belong to them, all they way to a assault on
someone. I know that crimes are punishable in different ways. More serious crimes that result in
punishments over a year in prison are felonies. Less serious crimes that result in a year or less in jail
are misdemeanors. Crimes can be committed by all types of people. One of the crimes that stand out
to me are white collar crimes. Even big business business men can commit serious crimes.
Reflection 2
After you have finished your research what do you know that you did not know? (one paragraph
please)
After finishing my research, I learned a number of things about crime. I learned that hate crimes are in
a different category of crime, and are looked at in different ways. I also learned that peoples
personalities and crime have a connection. This connection has been studied for a long time. When I
took a closer look at Salt Lake City and the crimes that happened there, I learned that the place with
the highest crime rate is right downtown. This was a little surprising because downtown seems like
there would be more police which would deter crime, but it must be an area of high opportunity for
criminals. I also learned that crime often peaks in the early summer months of the year. Crime is social
problem that causes a ripple effect into other issues that we as a society need to face. We as a society
need to work together to better fight crime.