Question

Explain the concept of the elements/triangle of crime

Answer 1

The Crime Triangle identifies three factors that create a criminal offense. Desire of a criminal to commit a crime; Target of the criminal's desire; and the Opportunity for the crime to be committed. You can break up the Crime Triangle by not giving the criminal the Opportunity.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Crime Triangle identifies three factors  that create a criminal offense.

Desire of a criminal to commit a crime;

Target of the criminal’s desire;  

Opportunity for the crime to be committed.

You can break up the Crime Triangle by  not giving the criminal the Opportunity.  Stay alert and use good judgment by  knowing whom and what is around you at  all times. You can avoid becoming an easy  target.