Demographics and Crime

Introduction
In this activity, you answer a discussion question based upon the article, Examining the Effect of Selected Demographic Characteristics on Crime-Reporting Behavior. To satisfactorily participate in this discussion, you will need to do some research of your own about crime victimization, as well.

Discussion Question
In the assigned reading, you examined the discussion of crime reporting. What demographic characteristic do you think has the greatest influence on crime victimization? Is it age, race, ethnicity, religion, etc? Why do you think that is? Are there statistics to confirm this?  Give an example and provide citations and references to support your position.
Your initial post must be at least 200250 words with references and citations.

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