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Results for elderly victims of crime (canada)

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Author: Brennan, Shannon

Title: Victimization of older Canadians, 2009

Summary: In 2009, older Canadians reported the lowest rates of violent victimization. Overall, the nature of violent incidents against older Canadians resembled that of younger Canadians, with both groups citing physical assault as the most common form of violence experienced. Among both groups, most incidents were committed by males acting alone, and many did not involve the use of a weapon and did not result in injury. In addition to experiencing lower rates of violent victimization, household victimization was also lower among the older population. Theft of household property was the most common form of household victimization experienced by older and younger households alike. Less than one-half of violent or household victimizations of older Canadians were brought to the attention of police; however, they were more likely to be reported to police than incidents involving younger Canadians. Overall, older Canadians were more likely than younger Canadians to state that they had been affected emotionally by violent incidents; however, both groups reported experiencing similar emotional consequences. In general, older Canadians reported high levels of satisfaction with their personal safety from crime, and a strong sense of belonging to their neighbourhood; however, these feelings tended to be lower when the person reported having been victimized.

Details: Ottawa: Statistics Canada, 2012. 27p.

Source: Juristat article no. 85-002-X: Internet Resource: Accessed March 14, 2012 at http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-002-x/2012001/article/11627-eng.pdf

Year: 2012

Country: Canada

URL: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-002-x/2012001/article/11627-eng.pdf

Shelf Number: 124549

Keywords:
Elderly Victims of Crime (Canada)
Victimization Surveys (Canada)