NCJ Number
82986
Editor(s)
L Moore
Date Published
1981
Length
37 pages
Annotation
Findings are presented from the 1978 National Crime Survey, a victimization survey, for Ohio regarding burglary, household larceny, personal larceny, and auto theft.
Abstract
The information was gleaned from the survey responses of some 7,000 Ohio households representing 15,000 residents. There were 9.2 personal larceny victimizations per 100 residents aged 12 and over, and there were about 21.2 incidents per 100 households that involved either burglary, household larceny, or auto theft. Males tend to be victimized 28 percent more often than females, and 51 percent of personal larceny victims are under age 25. About 29 percent of personal larceny victimizations are reported to the police. The majority of personal larceny victimizations reportedly occur during the day in the street, park, or field. Over 55 percent of the property crime victimizations reported are household larcenies, and of the total number of property crimes, only 43 percent were reported to the police. Thirty-six percent of property crime victimizations involved a loss of less than $50. The majority of property crimes are at night, with the highest monthly crime rate being in September. Overall, 33 percent of Ohio property crimes occur during the summer months. Tabular data are provided, and appended are the survey methodology, standard errors for estimated personal or household crimes, standard errors for personal or household victimization rates, and a glossary of terms. (Author summary modified)