UNIT 1 AC 1.1 SUMMARY CRIMINOLOGY
UNIT 1: AC 1.1 WRITE UP MODEL
WJEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED DIPLOMA IN
CRIMINOLOGY
Summary: Criminology Unit 1 – AC 1.1
Analyse Different Types of Crime
Crime can be categorised into different types based on the nature of the offence, the offender,
the victims involved, and the level of public awareness. These categories include white-
collar crime, moral crime, immoral crime, and state crime. Each type differs in
seriousness, visibility, and how it is perceived by society.
White-Collar Crime
White-collar crime is an umbrella term used to describe non-violent crimes committed for
personal or financial gain, typically by individuals of high social status, such as
UNIT 1: AC 1.1 WRITE UP MODEL
WJEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED DIPLOMA IN
CRIMINOLOGY
Summary: Criminology Unit 1 – AC 1.1
Analyse Different Types of Crime
Crime can be categorised into different types based on the nature of the offence, the offender,
the victims involved, and the level of public awareness. These categories include white-
collar crime, moral crime, immoral crime, and state crime. Each type differs in
seriousness, visibility, and how it is perceived by society.
White-Collar Crime
White-collar crime is an umbrella term used to describe non-violent crimes committed for
personal or financial gain, typically by individuals of high social status, such as
