Mailley, J, Garcia, R, Whitehead, S et al. (1 more author) (2008) Phone Theft Index. Security Journal, 21 (3). pp. 212-227. ISSN 0955-1662
Abstract
This study presents what we believe to be the first Phone Theft Index, ranking the most stolen makes and models of mobile cell phones. It is based on over 200,000 recorded crimes involving such theft during 2004 and 2005. The theft “careers” of key phone models are examined. The market for mobile cell phones changes rapidly, as shown in theft career trajectories. The next steps in the development of the index would be for it to be risk-based, and routinely publicized on a timely and frequent basis. Complementary publications of information on “safe” handsets and practices would also stimulate the market in consumer safety.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | mobile phone theft; theft index; risk and crime; National Mobile Phone Crime Unit; cell phone theft |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Law (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 23 Aug 2019 14:33 |
Last Modified: | 23 Aug 2019 14:33 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan |
Identification Number: | 10.1057/palgrave.sj.8350055 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:105552 |