Question

In terms of gender, males were more likely to become crime victims than were females, with 79% percent of all murder victims being male. Males were twice as likely to be carjacked as females. In terms of income, households with a 2008 income of less than $15,000 were significantly more likely to have their homes burgled.Concerning age, those younger than twenty-five were more likely to fall victim to crime, especially violent crime. The chances of being victimized by violent crime decreased far more substantially with age than the chances of becoming the victim of property crime. For example, 3.03% of crimes committed against a young person were theft, while 20% of crimes committed against an elderly person were theft.

Assuming the given information is true, pick the most appropriate option.

1. The young are more susceptible to crime, than the old.
2. Females are more susceptible to violent crime, than males.
3. Rich people are more susceptible to burglary.
4. None of the above.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : The young are more susceptible to crime, than the old.

Option 1 is correct, as it is mentioned that those younger than twenty five were more likely to fall victim to crime. Option 2 is wrong, as it is clearly mentioned that males are more likely to become crime victims. Option 3 is also wrong, as it is mentioned that those with an income of less than $15,000 were significantly more likely to have their houses burgled.

Hence, option 1 is the answer.