NCJ Number
142634
Journal
Journal of Quantitative Criminology Volume: 8 Issue: 3 Dated: (1992) Pages: 265-285
Date Published
1992
Length
21 pages
Annotation
This article examines area characteristics that act as determinants of area property crime levels (incidence and prevalence), based on data extracted from the 1984 British Crime Survey and the 1981 United Kingdom census.
Abstract
Initial exploratory analysis considers the non-Gaussian nature of crime data and its statistical implications and the transformations used to overcome problems in data analysis. In addition, possible regional and inner-city/non-inner-city variations are considered. Simple individual correlations and multiple regression models are examined. Findings from three regression models indicate that both area characteristics and regional influences play a role in determining area crime levels. In particular, population density and the area population age profile are significant. Findings support the recent revival of the application of ecological concepts in the analysis of crime levels. An appendix provides supplemental information on the analysis procedures. 17 references and 5 tables