How places influence crime : the impact of surrounding areas on neighbourhood burglary rates in a British city

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

HIRSCHFIELD, A.

Applied Criminology Centre, Univ., Huddersfield, Royaume-Uni

BIRKIN, M.

School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, Royaume-Uni

BRUNDSON, C..

School of Geography, Univ., Liverpool, Royaume-Uni

MALLESON, N.

School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, Royaume-Uni

NEWTON, A.

Applied Criminology Centre, Univ., Huddersfield, Royaume-Uni

Description :
This article examines how places influence crime through the impact of surrounding areas on neighbourhood burglary rates in Leeds. Results identify significant between-area effects with certain types of periphery exerting stronger influences than others. The advantages and drawbacks of the spatial error and predictor lag model used in the analysis are discussed and areas for further research defined.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Urban studies (Harlow), issn : 0042-0980, 2014, vol. 51, n°. 5, p. 1057-1072, nombre de pages : 16, Références bibliographiques : 2 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Harlow, Longman Group

Langue :
Anglais