Ph.D., Urban Geography with a Focus on Urban and Economic Crimes
This study examines the scope of spatial dynamics of crime through a geographical lens, leveraging spatial analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and hotspot analysis among others to elucidate the complex relationships between crime patterns, demographic characteristics, and environmental factors. By synchronizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, this research paper underpins the possibilities of identifying high-crime areas, underlying causal factors, and effective intervention strategies. The findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, standardized crime reporting practices, and enhanced data availability in informing evidence-based policy and legislation, urban planning, and law enforcement initiatives. This research contributes to the burgeoning field of crime geography, providing insights into the spatial complexities of crime and informing strategies for crime prevention and reduction with a focus on research methods and techniques allowing for spatial analysis.
Crime geography, Spatial analysis, GIS, Hotspot analysis, Evidence-based policy, Law enforcement, Urban planning, Crime prevention, Policing, Security, Technology
