Space–time dynamics of crime in transport nodes

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

CECCATO, V.

CEFIN–School of Architecture and the Built Environment , Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Suede

UITTENBOGAARD, A.C.

CEFIN–School of Architecture and the Built Environment , Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Suede

Description :
This study investigates daily, weekly, and seasonal variations of crime at underground stations in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Findings show that crimes tend to happen more often in the evening, at night, on holidays, and on weekends. There is also evidence of seasonal variations of crime. Stations with hiding spots are often targeted for crime during daily peak hours, whereas during holidays, crowded stations and those with alcohol selling outlets attract more criminal activities. Results suggest that the role of the stations’ environment on crime causation varies over time—an important fact for safety interventions.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Annals of the Association of American Geographers, issn : 0004-5608, 2014, vol. 104, n°. 1, p. 131-150, nombre de pages : 20, Références bibliographiques : 3 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Washington, DC, Association of American Geographers

Langue :
Anglais