Describe the gender and racial patterns in crime Male crime rates are higher than those ol females, especially violent crime rates. Gender differences in the crime rate have persisted over time, but...

Describe the gender and racial patterns in crime Male crime rates are higher than those ol females, especially violent crime rates. Gender differences in the crime rate have persisted over time, but there is little question that females are now involved in more crime than ever before and that there are more similarities than differences between male and female offenders. Official crime data indicate that minority group members are involved in a disproportionate share of criminal activity. Racial and ethnic differentials in crime rates may be tied to economic and social disparity institutional and structural racism, and other factors.