Information on 4521 cleared domestic burglaries was examined for patterns of co-offending. It was found that novice burglars co-offending with people equally inexperienced in burglary did not go on to have prolonged burglary careers. A first burglary committed as a lone offender and a first burglary committed with a more experienced burglar are each associated with longer subsequent burglary careers.
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