What is the fear- victimization paradox?

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AThose who fear crime the most tend to become the victims of crime

BThere is little, or no relationship between and individual’s risk of victimization and their level of fear of crime

CIt refers to the group of people who are least bothered by the risk of being “victimized

DIt simply refers to the fear of being a victim of crime

Correct answer

B. There is little, or no relationship between and individual’s risk of victimization and their level of fear of crime

Explanation

The correct answer is There is little, or no relationship between and individual’s risk of victimization and their level of fear of crime.

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