ABSTRACT
In the previous three chapters covering routine activity theory, geometric theory of crime, and rational choice theory, we have considered an overall perspective that focuses on criminal events. This should be painfully obvious at this point. Additionally, aside from some of the considerations in rational choice theory, motivation exists and this motivation may have rather diverse sources such as social, cultural, biological, economic, and so on. This motivation for criminal events is present in order to meet certain goals that may be monetary profi t, status, or even domination. Most often, criminal events come about because of ordinary non-criminal activities undertaken throughout the day. Therefore, one may stumble across a criminal opportunity that cannot be resisted. Or, alternatively, someone may actively seek out criminal opportunities and intersect with those who are undertaking non-criminal activities.
