There are common public misperceptions about crime. Many people maintain unrealistic

perceptions of crime, while others are unaware of the criminal activity in their neighborhoods

and surrounding areas. Utilizing the resources provided and your research skills, discuss the

following as they relate to potential crime prevention strategies using the various criminological

theories learned in this course.

Use solid information and research. All sources should be reflected in the information search.

Diagrams, charts, and pictures add if needed.

Use professional research skills. Use the proper references cited

You will use your home address for the title of your paper. Zip code- 33132

elements. (tip ~ use short level headings for each item)

1. Identify the main crimes that occur in your city according to the most recent UCR data

provided. Break down the numbers, types, and general categories. What does your

analysis show? Is it primarily property and persons crimes? Did anything surprise you

from the UCR data, or did you learn something new or unexpected?

2. Identify the leading crimes in your neighborhood in the last 90 days using the non-UCR

websites provided. Write your thoughts on what you anticipated before researching

versus what they are according to the data. Break down the types and general

categories of what your analysis shows. Is it primarily property and persons

crimes? The student needs to determine what their "neighborhood" is for this research

activity. Hialeah

3. Identify the main categories of crimes in your neighborhood in the last six (6) months

using the non-UCR websites provided. Break down the types and general categories of

what your analysis shows. Is it primarily property and persons crimes? How does it

differ from the 90-day search you did previously? What was the worst crime you

discovered?

4. Identify how many known sex offenders and sexual predators are in your

neighborhood. If none are found, expand it to a 2-5+ mile search from your

address. Were you aware of them before researching? What types of sex offenses

were they charged with - sexual battery on a minor, enticing over the internet, etc.?

5. Identify how many known sex offenders and sexual predators are in your city. Were you

aware of them before researching? What types of sex offenses were they charged with

- sexual battery on a minor, enticing over the internet, etc.?

6. Identify the known criminals in your neighborhood. This should not include any sex

offenders mentioned in #5-6. What types of criminals did you think were in your

community before researching? Were you aware of any of them before researching?

7. Identify the known criminals in your city. This should not include any sex offenders

mentioned in #5-6. What types of criminals did you think were in your community

before researching? Were you aware of any of them before researching?

8. What could you realistically do differently to your residence now that you know of any

known criminals you found in your research? Incorporate what you have learned about

some criminological theories in this class and apply tactics that would prevent your

residence from being a target.

9. What could you realistically do differently in your behaviors and movement/travel now

that you are aware of any known criminals you found in your research? Incorporate

what you have learned about some criminological theories in this class and apply tactics

that would prevent you personally from being a target.

Area- Miami, Florida

Key reference

https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJAB/UCR.aspx

https://www.crimestoppers305.com/boosted-reward-cases

https://communitycrimemap.com - zip code 33152

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/palm-beach-gardens/crime

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us