1. Is crime a geographical issue?
Lesson Objectives:
1. To investigate different types of crime.
2. To decide whether or not crime is a
geographical issue.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?

2. A crime is…
An act which is prohibited
(forbidden) by criminal law and punished,
usually by fine or imprisonment.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?

3. Write down any 5 crimes that could be
committed here?

4. Write down any 5 crimes that could be
committed here?

5. Task
Read through the cards which mention different crimes.
1. Do you think the crime is linked to geography? YES/NO
2. Give a reason for your answer. Say how or why it does or
doesn’t link to geography. E.g.
A builder dumps all his
waste on a quiet
country lane
Yes.
Because this is a form
of environmental
pollution that can
damage the
countryside
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?

6. There are many different types of crime but
what do they have to do with Geography?
Read the following extract from a letter from the school
governors.....
Dear Mr Pinks,
We heard about your proposal to
teach a topic to year 8 students on Crime.
However we would like more information about
how Geography links to crime before we decide
if the topic should be taught.
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?

7. There are many different types of crime but what do they have
to do with Geography?
Dear Mr Pinks,
We heard about your proposal to teach a topic to year
8 students on Crime. However we would like more information about
how Geography links to crime before we decide if the topic should be
taught.
Write a response to the governors. Use examples to explain how Geography
links to crime.
Dear Governors,
I believe that Geography links to crime because......
An example of a crime that links to Geography is.....
Key Question: Is crime a geographical issue?