'Dàt is de prooi'. Over buitenlandse toeristen als slachtoffers van straatroof in Amsterdam

Samenvatting

A literature review is presented of key criminological studies to identify patterns surrounding the mugging of foreign tourists in downtown Amsterdam, Netherlands. Information gleaned from police reports, victim surveys, & interviews with muggers (N not given) reveals that experienced, more professional muggers clearly prefer foreign tourists as their targets, especially Chinese & Japanese tourists, who tend to carry more cash than others. The foreigners are less likely to report the crime to the police, decreasing the likelihood of apprehending the thief. Thus, the thieves prefer foreigners not because of xenophobia, but because stealing from them is more lucrative & secure than stealing from their Dutch compatriots. 4 Tables, 22 References. Adapted from the source document.