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Why Are Elderly Individuals the Least Victimized Age Group but Have the Most Fear of Victimization?

While statistics consistently show that older adults have lower rates of personal and property crime victimization than younger people, they also report the highest levels of fear related to crime. This phenomenon, often termed the 'victimization-fear paradox,' raises the complex question: **Are elderly individuals the least victimized age group but have the most fear of victimization?**

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Are older people most afraid of crime reconsidering age differences in fear of victimization?

While crime victimization rates are statistically lower for older adults, a long-standing “victimization-fear paradox” suggests they report higher levels of fear of crime than their younger counterparts. However, emerging research challenges this simplistic view, raising the question: are older people most afraid of crime reconsidering age differences in fear of victimization?

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Are older adults more fearful of crime? Unpacking the paradox

While older adults statistically experience lower rates of violent crime compared to their younger counterparts, research consistently shows they report higher levels of fear. This article explores this phenomenon, often termed the "victimization-fear paradox," to understand why older adults are more fearful of crime.

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