Table 1.
Comparison of the Study Regions.
| Variable | The Hague, NL | Birmingham, UK | Brisbane, AU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of choosers (unique offenders) | 290 | 291 | 273 |
| Number of choices made (cleared offenses) | 548 | 398 | 889 |
| Proportion of choices made by juvenile offenders | 5.3 | 13.6 | 8.0 |
| Number of alternatives (areas) | 89 | 131 | 158 |
| Mean number of households per alternative | 2,380 | 3,086 | 2,537 |
| Mean area of alternatives (km2) | 0.65 | 2.04 | 8.48 |
| Target density (households per km2) | 3,652 | 1,513 | 299 |
| Time period | 1996–2001 | 2009 | 2006 |
Note: NL = Netherlands; UK = United Kingdom; AU = Australia.