Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting

Maltz, Michael D.; Gordon, Andrew C.; Friedman, Warren

doi:10.1007/978-1-4612-3042-7

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“…A limited number of sites constitute the loci for the vast majority of offences (Nasar and Fisher, 1993;Sherman, 1995;Block and Block, 1995;Buerger et al, 1995). Locations where a number of criminal incidents have taken place and suffer from chronic safety problems are often called "hot spots" (Maltz et al, 1991). Researchers have hypothesized that crime is strongly related to the aggregate elements of the social and physical environments of the "hot spots.…”

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Measuring the Effects of Built Environment on Bus Stop Crime

Loukaitou‐Sideris¹,

Liggett²,

Iseki³

et al. 2001

Environ Plann B Plann Des

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There has been considerable interest in recent decades for the identification of the physical correlates of crime in different urban settings. This study focuses on bus stop crime and seeks to understand how different environmental attributes in the vicinity of a bus stop can affect the incidence of crime. We first review evidence from the relevant literature to understand the impacts of built environment on crime. This is followed by the presentation of our empirical research. We have used a stratified random sample of 60 bus stops in downtown Los Angeles to examine the effects of environmental and land use attributes on crime per capita. Using descriptive statistics, correlations, regression and discriminant analyses, and matched pair analysis the study finds some relations between the existence or absence of certain environmental attributes and the incidence of crime.

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Section: Variables Affecting Crimementioning

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“…Environmental Inventory Data: Crime data collected by the police are often inadequate to explore crime patterns (Maltz et al, 1991). While these data typically include the sociodemographic characteristics of the offender they do not describe the physical context in which the crime incident takes place (e.g.…”

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Measuring the Effects of Built Environment on Bus Stop Crime

Loukaitou‐Sideris¹,

Liggett²,

Iseki³

et al. 2001

Environ Plann B Plann Des

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“…The McGruff BTake a Bite Out of Crime^campaign is one example of a nationwide program sponsored by the United States federal government to increase citizen participation in crime prevention (Lavrakas et al 1983). The movement from professional policing to community policing espoused a new and expanded role for the community as Bco-producers^of public safety (Goldstein 1987;Lavrakas et al 1983;Maltz et al 1989;Moore 1992) and stimulated testing of innovative strategies for successfully mobilizing communities (Sherman 1986). Improved policeYcitizen communication became an integral part of these efforts (Rich 1999;Sherman 1986).…”

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A randomized experimental study of sharing crime data with citizens: Do maps produce more fear?

et al. 2005

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Abstract. The larger roles of the community in crime prevention and improvements in technology have increased policeYcitizen communication and the distribution of information from police departments to private citizens. Combined, these changes have led to the current movement among law enforcement agencies toward sharing both summary reports and maps of crime with community groups. Although the dissemination of crime information is intended to benefit community members, there is a lack of empirical evidence demonstrating the effects of crime mapping on citizen perceptions and fear of crime. This experiment compared three formats for disseminating crime data; two popular types of crime maps (i.e., graduated symbol and density) and the traditional tabular format of crime statistics. A randomized experimental design was used to measure residents' fear of crime and their perception of the safety of different areas of Redlands, CA. Overall, residents who viewed either type of map reported less fear than those who viewed tabular statistics. Respondents who viewed graduated symbol maps consistently reported less fear than either density maps or tabular statistics. However, there were differences depending on the type of map. While graduated symbol maps were associated with the lowest levels of fear of robbery, theft or assault; density maps produced different reactions depending on the area of the city. Finally, the maps did not stigmatize high crime areas of Redlands. Where statistically significant differences existed, respondents who were given maps were more likely to recommend someone move into an area than those who were given tabular statistics.

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“…Comment doit-on analyser les concentrations de points sur la carte d'un territoire relativement grand (voir également Maltz, Gordon et Friedman, 1991) ? Selon la concentration des intersections et des segments de rue du schéma 1, par exemple, nous pouvons conclure que la ville de Jersey City comprend trois ou quatre grands marchés de drogues, chacun couvrant 25 îlots de rues ou plus.…”

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Analyse spatiale des crimes commis sur la rue à l’intérieur des marchés de drogues

Weisburd¹,

Green²,

Ross³

2005

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In this paper we utilize data from the Drug Market Analysis Program (DMAP) in Jersey City, New Jersey, to provide some preliminary insight into the spatial relationship between street level drug markets and crime. We begin our paper with a description of how the DMAP information system was used to define drug markets and the characteristics of the markets that were identified. We then turn to an analysis of the incidence of reported crime within drug market boundaries. We find that drug market areas include a disproportionate share of arrests and crime related emergency calls for service in Jersey City. Streets and intersections within the drug markets are also much more likely to evidence reported crime than non-drug market places. We conclude with a discussion of our findings and the implications of our research for further study of the spatial relationships between drug markets and crime

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Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting

Cited by 58 publications

References 33 publications

Measuring the Effects of Built Environment on Bus Stop Crime

Measuring the Effects of Built Environment on Bus Stop Crime

A randomized experimental study of sharing crime data with citizens: Do maps produce more fear?

Analyse spatiale des crimes commis sur la rue à l’intérieur des marchés de drogues

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