Routine Activities Theory Of Crime

According to the routine activities theory, the three components that combine for crime to occur are motivated offenders, suitable targets, and the absence of capable guardian. There are many reasons why offenders would have the motivation to cause a crime. Some offenders have low self-esteem which leads to depression and mental disorders. Likewise, family issues such as abuse are also another reason why offenders are motivated to cause a crime. In general, there is always something that motivates the offender to do what they do. On the other hand, the offender must find a suitable target if they want to commit a crime. Sometimes, the target may look similar to their past experience such as a broken relationship with their ex-lover or parents