Analysis of the Movement Distribution Pattern of Violent Crime in Malaysia's Capital Region-Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya

Abstract

Previous studies of violent crime have been focused on identifying hot spots areas, ignoring crime movement and distribution, particularly violent-related land use on four different time frames. Studies showed that they have used police station boundaries or sectors to detect crime hotspots without considering land use type and the distribution and movement of crime. Understanding the relationship between violent crime and land use allows stakeholders to make informed decisions about land use, urban planning, and community development projects that can help reduce crime and improve overall community safety and quality of life. The aims of this study to investigate the relationship between violent crimes, time and land use in Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT) and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT) from 2015 to 2020 using Mean Center and Standard Deviational Ellipses (SDE). These methodologies can assist authorities such as the Royal MalaysiaPolice (RMP) and Local Authority (LA) to identify potential variables leading to the high prevalence of violent crime in specific locations, which can then be used by police and local authorities to collaborate, establish crime prevention initiatives, and more effectively allocate resources. This study considers four-time frames,

Criminological Insights: A Comprehensive Spatial Analysis of Crime Hot Spots of Property Offenses in Malaysia's Urban Centers

“…PFT, envisioned as a modern urban center, functions as the administrative heart of the country and is strategically located between KLFT and Selangor. It is characterized by its innovative architecture, green spaces, and government landmarks such as the Putra Mosque and Lake Putrajaya (Ahmad et al, 2024a(Ahmad et al, , 2024bJubit et al, 2023a).…”