ABSTRACT

The changing family structure and role of women, as well as the emerging ideological battles between different religious and ethical frameworks, all create a fertile ground in which new forms of criminality will grow. The many processes that give rise to changes in the nature of criminality of psychological relevance are discussed. They include the many aspects of the Internet and related technologies, as well as the associated globalisation, including easier travel between countries. Criminal actions operate on the opportunities available, whether this is other people or property that those people own, and the resources that facilitate crime. The many forms of opportunity for crime that the Internet provides have spawned a new generation of criminals for whom this is their hunting ground. The development of computer-generated support for policing has also found its way into general approaches to crime prevention under 'Predictive Policing'.