Sociology A-Level
Contemporary changes in criminal activity
What Contemporary changes in criminal activity means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Recent trends include a rise in cybercrime and fraud alongside a decline in traditional property offences, reflecting technological shifts.
Topics that use Contemporary changes in criminal activity
- Crime and Deviance (AQA A-Level)
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