Theft - is a social phenomenon that has existed for centuries. People commit theft for various reasons, which can range from necessity to deliberate choice. Criminologists distinguish between several types of thieves based on their motivation and frequency of committing crimes. Below is a rough statistical breakdown to better understand how these categories are distributed among offenders.
Chronic (Professional) Thieves: About 5-10% of all thieves. These are individuals who commit theft regularly and intentionally. They are relatively few in number but can commit a large number of crimes.
Temporary (Forced) Thieves: About 10-15%. These are people who commit theft due to temporary life difficulties. The percentage can vary depending on the socio-economic conditions in society.
Situational Thieves: Approximately 70-80% of all thieves. This is the largest group, as most people who commit theft do so due to circumstances or opportunistically.
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