Research indicates that individuals aged 70 and above face heightened vulnerability to crimes like burglary and financial fraud due to factors such as social isolation and economic needs. Understanding the prevalence and patterns of these crimes underscores the importance of tailored prevention measures and self-defense skills for this demographic. This article by Shelley Hill takes a deeper look at this topic.
I have been curious about what age group is most vulnerable to crime, so I did some research and it looks like the elderly population "wins" the proverbial jackpot in several different styles of victimization. There are tons of articles and information out there that support my research, so much so, that I have had to narrow down my article’s subject matter to just theft/burglary.
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Credit: Shelley Hill, Co-Owner of https://www.thecompletecombatant.com/
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