Task 1 - What is Criminology.
Criminology could be defined in many ways. My understanding is that there is not one proven categorical definition of the word Criminology as there are so many ways to describe it. Criminology has been orientated towards Sociological, and has been in the main since the 1920’s. However there are some statements that link Criminology to that of Psychological and Biological thinking the books stipulate. However regardless of whichever discipline you choose to define Criminology one thing is stated for certain which “is the use of a systematic way of thinking”. My definition of Criminology is this.........(go on to document your own thoughts)

Task 2 - What is the difference between Macro & Micro theories Macro Theories
Macro is a category that more abstract criminal theories fall into. A definition of Macro is that it is most often concerned with Social Structures and the effects of those structures on our human behaviour. It is stated that the Macro theories most often give little consideration to the individual, and instead most often consider society as a whole. Macro theories of Criminology for example could be conflict ideas. Most macro theories can be described as Epidemiological. This is in no related to the medical term. In criminology the term is concerned with rates of criminal activity overall.

Micro Theories
Micro theories are it is stated generally more solid / concrete. These theories try and attempt to explain how people come to carry out these criminal activities. It is stated that the focus is on individuals and small gangs. Etiology however in contrast to Macro’s Epidemiology is concerned with the explanation of criminal behaviour with regards to the small group or individual level concerned. Therefore Micro theories can be titled Etiological.

Task 3 - Area Perception & Official Stats
I feel that the current