Crime can cause significant social and economic problems to individuals and communities. Tackling crime can be expensive and can stretch budgets.
What did the Riots, Communities and Victims Panel conclude was a contributing factor to the cause of the London riots?
Gangs
Unemployment
Poor parenting and lack of opportunities for young people
The cost of crime can affect public services. Which one of the following statements is correct?
Crime has no impact on healthcare and education
Crime has little impact on healthcare and education
Crime has a large impact on healthcare and education
Crimes such as shoplifting and fraud cost businesses in the UK billions of pounds each year. What was the cost of such crime in Scotland in 2015?
£2 billion
£5 billion
£8 billion
According to the Riots, Communities and Victims Panel who were the majority of the people who took part in the London riots?
Gangs of organised criminals from outside London
Under 24-year olds with poor academic records
Business men and workers in the city
What was the cost of policing in Scotland in 2015?
£900 million
£7.5 billion
£1.75 billion