Discuss the basics of routine activities theory. Who developed the theory? What does the theory seek to explain? What does it not explain? How does the theory explain the occurrence of crime? How does the term “hotspot” relate to the theory? What is the status of empirical support for the theory?
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Routine activities theory was developed by Cohen and Felson in 1979. The theory
seeks to explain the factors that make a crime more likely to occur. Unlike other
theories, the theory does not seek to explain motivations for crime. It is assumed that
everyone have the motivation for crime. The theory focuses on the convergence of
conditions that result in crime. For any crime to occur, three conditions must converge in
time and space: A motivated offender must encounter a suitable target in the absence
of capable guardians. Places where these three conditions are likely to meet are often
called hot spots. Routine activities theory has strong empirical support. Studies often
find that crime occurs during certain days and at certain times.
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