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http://dx.doi.org/10.17703/IJACT.2021.9.2.32

Exploring the Relationship between Place and Crime Using Spatial Econometrics Model

Lee, Soochang (Department of Police Administration, DaeKyeung University)
Kim, Daechan (Byuckang Liberal Arts School, Kyungwoon University)

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International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology / v.9, no.2, 2021 , pp. 32-38 More about this Journal

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the spatial characteristics of violent and burglary crimes in South Korea. Violent crimes and burglary crimes depend on a spatial setting with good conditions for their criminal purposes. This study defines population density, racial heterogeneity, types of houses, and density of commercial facilities as variables of place affecting crime in cities and counties. The study collects data from 229 cities in Korea to analyze the effect of spatial characteristics on crime. We conduct additional analyses to meet the statistical requisites of the spatial econometrics model using the open-source software R and GeoDa 1.12.1.129. From the analytical result, population density, racial heterogeneity, apartments, and commercial areas relate to crime occurrence. We suggest the implication of the theoretical and practical contributions to the relationship between place and crime.

Keywords

Place; Crime; Spatial Econometrics Model; Sociology; Environmental Criminology;

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