The Criminological Aspects of Crimes Committed by Females and the Sense of Individual Security

Women’s crime in Poland exists to a much lesser extent than men’s crime – and this difference is the subject of theoretical considerations and empirical research. The reasons for this state of affairs can be found mainly in a much smaller number of cases that can be examined and in a lesser social need to explain this phenomenon. Undoubtedly, however, this phenomenon is a threat to the security of individuals. Prevention of security threats is associated with building strong local communities by undertaking actions aimed at reducing the level of anxiety in society and aimed at improving social standards and the culture of social coexistence. The aim of this study is to try to explain the phenomenon of crime of women and its impact on the sense of security of the individual. The authors attempt to answer the following questions: what is the scale of women’s crime in Poland? what is the mechanism of action of women criminals and what are the motives for their actions? how women’s crime affects the sense of security of individuals