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A 16 page paper which looks at the theory and practical application of crime patterning, with specific reference to shoplifting and loss prevention in retail. The bibliography lists 17 sources.
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to security management, using the specific example of shoplifting in retail outlets. First of all, we will look at some of the different approaches to crime prevention, and why crime
pattern theory is valuable in this context. As noted by Felson and Clarke (1998), modern crime theories focus on real world applications, and
emphasise the connection between theory and practice. Identifying and utilizing crime patterns depends on an understanding of crime opportunity: as Felson and Clarke point out, "theft of cars for joyriding
has an entirely different pattern of opportunity than theft of cars for their parts and . . car theft for sale abroad" (Felson and Clarke, 1998) even though the general
outcome - car theft - is the same in all cases. In addition, opportunity is directly related to time and space; Felson
and Clarke comment that even in neighbourhoods where crime is high overall, there will be "dramatic differences . . from one address to another" (Felson and Clarke, 1998) and at
different times of the day or week. Crime pattern theory helps in understanding why there are these concentrations or clusters of criminal activity related to space and time. Crime opportunities
are also linked to the everyday movements and routines of people: shoplifters will choose times when retail stores are busy and staff are less likely to be watchful.
Felson and Clarke comment that one crime generates opportunities for another: shoplifting has, over recent years, become associated with violent crime and
assault, to the extent that some retail managers advise staff not to apprehend or tackle suspected thieves for fear of violent retaliation. However, it could also be argued that a
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