Criminal Law

Elements of Crime Patterns: A Foundation for Theory and Practice 2nd ed

By Deborah Osborne
New Arrival Routledge April 2026

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781041217305
Publisher
Routledge
Publication
April 2026
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Elements of Crime Patterns is the first detailed compendium of the specific elements and variables of crime patterns. It articulates tacit and implicit knowledge about what crime patterns consist of and contains a wealth of information illustrating what could be in a crime pattern. It details the offender and victim, location and time, weapons, tools, equipment, travel, communication, and methods used to commit crimes. The behaviors in 27 crime categories are succinctly but specifically examined, from robbery, burglary, and cybercrime to sexual assault, terrorism, and drug trafficking.

This book serves as an “anatomy book” of crimes and as a type of diagnostic manual. To diagnose crime patterns more accurately, it is wise to obtain a thorough grasp of their possible parts and what these parts might look like. By recognizing crime patterns sooner, we increase the likelihood of preventing crimes, apprehending criminals, understanding problems, and developing more effective crime reduction tactics and policies. So much basic information in one place allows those who work in policing to formulate better questions when working in traditional ways and when interacting with artificial intelligence systems.

Novices to the subject will gain foundational knowledge. Experienced police officers, investigators, and analysts will utilize the book as a comprehensive reference tool. Criminal justice students, teachers, and researchers will learn the ins and outs of crime patterns.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview
1. Introduction
2. Modus Operandi Information
3. The Anatomy of a Crime Pattern
4. Linking Crimes
5. Dependent Criminological Theories
6. Dependent Policing Approaches

Part 2: Basic Elements
7. Forensic Evidence
8. Physical Description
9. Offender Characteristics
10. Victim Vulnerabilities
11. Victim-Offender Relationship
12. Lifestyle and Employment
13. Vehicle Description
14. Deception
15. Approach and Escape
16. Entry, Search, and Exit
17. Tools and Equipment
18. Signature Behaviors
19. Weapons
20. Force and Physical Trauma
21. Knowledge and Skills
22. Group Affiliation
23. Travel
24. Communication
25. Location
26. Time and Conditions
27. Opportunity
28. Property
29. Commodity Flow and Markets
30. Concealment Methods

Part 3: Crime Elements
31. Murder
32. Sexual Assault
33. Assault
34. Robbery
35. Burglary
36. Larceny/Theft
37. Theft of and from Vehicles
38. Arson
39. Fraud
40. Identity Theft
41. Counterfeiting
42. Intellectual Property Crimes
43. Money Laundering
44. Illegal Gambling
45. Illegal Pornography
46. Prostitution
47. Quality of Life Crimes
48. Drug and Alcohol Crimes
49. Cybercrime
50. Hate Crimes
51. Terrorism and Violent Extremism
52. Drug Trafficking
53. Firearm Trafficking
54. Human Trafficking and Smuggling
55. Wildlife, Forest, and Fisheries Crime
56. Environmental Crimes
57. Cultural Property Crimes

Part 4: Moving Forward
58. Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence
59. Next
HKD 478.21 −3%
HKD 493.00

Inclusive of HK delivery

Ready to ship
Delivery Time: around 4-5 weeks
Extra 2-10 working days if shipping address outside Hong Kong
  • Free HK shipping over HK$1,000
  • International shipping to 35+ countries
Order Form
Save

Recommended

You may also be interested in these books:

More titles from Criminal Law

View all