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While most people and places do not get victimized by crime, those who are victimized consistently face the highest risk of being victimized again. Previous victimization is the single best predictor of victimization. It is a better predictor of future victimization than any other characteristic of crime.
from the POP guide: Analyzing Repeat Victimization
Crime analysis and crime prevention efforts should focus more on repeat patterns of victimization.
More reading:
Repeat Victimization: Lessons for Implementing Problem-oriented Policing
Repeat and Multiple Victimizations: The Role of Individual and Contextual Factors
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