This 12 page paper is based on research provided by the student. The first part of the paper outlines a research proposal to investigate the causes of burglary on a housing estate with the aim of identifying preventative measures which may be utilized most effectively in the area. The second part of the paper analyzes some of the data that was provided, looking at the potential influences the increase the likelihood of a burglary taking place. The last part of the paper designs a questionnaire to be used in subsequent research, commenting on why each question is being asked. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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burglaries has correlated with the increase in students living in the areas. The aim of the research is to determine what strategies should be utilized in order to reduce the
level of burglaries that are occurring in the area. In order to undertake this research is necessary to define the aims of the research in order to develop a suitable
methodology. 2. Aims and Objectives The aim of the research is to produce sufficient data in order to assess which preventative measures are most likely to be successful in
reducing burglary on the Birchley Estate. In order to undertake this following aims will be incorporated in research * To identify patterns of burglaries, in terms of location, times of
year or any other potential patterns that may be indicative of the way that burglaries are taking place. * To assess potential free re-victimization within the area. * To identify
potential influencing factors on the rate of burglaries. * To assess the views of local residents regarding both the causes, and the prevention of burglaries in the area.
By undertaking this research and achieving the same should be possible to determine which potential measures are most likely to be successful in reducing the number of burglaries that
are taking place in the area. 3. Background A number of research articles that have investigated causes and potential influences on the accounts of burglary in general, and on specific
properties have identified a number of common trend. A general trend within research indicates the potential of opportunism to have a high impact on the way burglaries take place, a
home where there is an easy opportunity, such as easy access, goods on display, and/or an easy escape route for are likely to have a positive impact on the potential
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