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Crime and What it looks

like in Salt Lake City


By Jesse Maxfield

Table of Content

Brief summary of 3 Research Articles Regarding Crime


1. Crime and Personality: Personality Theory and Criminality Examined. By Joan A Reid
2. Public Opinion Regarding Crime, Criminal Justice, and Related Topics: A Retrospect. By
Kathleen Maguire
3. Hate Crime in America: The Debate Continues. by Michael Shively, and Carrie F. Mulford

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

Crime and Personality: Personality Theory and Criminality


Examined.
By Joan A Reid
Brief Summary

This article took a look at the way Personality and criminology go hand and hand.

Personality has captured both the minds and imaginations of academics.

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

Public Opinion Regarding Crime, Criminal Justice, and Related Topics: A


Retrospect.
By Hans Toch and Kathleen Maguire
Brief Summary

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

Hate Crime in America: The Debate Continues.


by Michael Shively, and Carrie F. Mulford
Brief Summary

Accurate estimates of the prevalence of hate crime remain elusive.

Hate-crime laws may define:


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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

A Closer Look at Salt Lake City and


Crime
The Districts of Salt Lake City. Which one do you
think will have the highest crime rates?

SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from http://
maps.slcgov.com/mws/citizenrepresentation.htm

Crime Count By Area

Downtown SLC had the highest crime rate in that section of the
city. Even though it takes up the smallest geographical area.

SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from


https://dotnet.slcgov.com/police/crimestatistics#/chartpresentation

What Crimes are being committed?

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

What times of the year are crimes


committed?

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

What other crimes are being committed?


district four
Monthly District Summary
July 2016

PART I OFFENSES

OFFENSE

NON-UCR OFFENSES

SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved


November 27, 2016, from http://
www.slcpd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/
District-4-July-2016.pdf

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

Motor Vehicle Theft

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

All Other Offenses

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

As we take a deeper look into


the specific crimes being
committed in district four of Salt
lake city we see some things
that we would expect such as,
high larceny/ theft, motor
vehicle theft, drug abuse, as
well as some surprising
statistics of fraud and
vandalism.

TOTALS

Putting numbers in perspective.

district four
Monthly District Summary

As we look at the pie chart we


can see the disproportionate
amount of drug abuse and
larceny/theft. As well as
All other offenses.

July 2016

2016 - Part I & II Offenses

Vandalism Family Offenses


4%
4%

Fraud
3%

Drunkenness
5%

There must be a correlation


between the two. Once people
are addicted to drugs they will got
to any length to get them. The
easiest is often to start steeling, to
pay for the drugs.

All Other Offenses


28%

Other Assaults
9%

Larceny/Theft
20%

SLC Crime Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved


November 27, 2016, from http://www.slcpd.com/
wp-content/uploads/2016/11/District-4July-2016.pdf

Drug Abuse
27%

Information current as of: 8/15/2016


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Conclusion

As we looked at some different articles on crime ranging from personality


theory, hate crimes, and the public opinion on crime, we begin to think
about how each of these apply to Salt Lake City.

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.

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