دور الضحايا في حصول جرائم سرقة السيارات: دراسة استكشافية

Abstract

The study addressed the results of a methodologically disciplined interview with 200 Egyptians whose vehicles were stolen in the period between 2011 and 2013. 90% of them are males, 92% are married, 65% are between 30 and 50 years of age, 54% are university educated and above. Moreover, 98% of thefts took place in Greater Cairo, 89% happened at night, thefts using key were in 54% of cases, and 55% of them recovered their stolen vehicles. The reasons for the spread of vehicles theft from the victims’ point of view were as follows: lack of security 98%, drug abuse 75%, and unemployment 67%. Victims believe that reducing vehicles theft requires intensification of punishment, lighting roads, mobile patrols, and the reducing unemployment rate. It was found that the perpetrator’s image as seen by victims was as follows: bold, unemployed, ignorant, greedy, reckless, feels inferior, spiteful, and non-religious. In addition, 7% of the victims believe they have a role in thefts; this role is represented in leaving the key inside the car, accepting payment of ransom and their presence in remote areas. These findings have been interpreted in the light of previous studies.