NCJ Number
239481
Journal
Security Journal Volume: 25 Issue: 3 Dated: July 2012 Pages: 265-281
Date Published
July 2012
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This article reports the first study of repeat domestic burglary victimization in Malawi.
Abstract
There is little research on repeat victimization in developing countries. This article reports the first study of repeat domestic burglary victimization in Malawi. Secondary analysis of data from a large multipurpose survey finds burglary to be highly concentrated. The influence of housing type - measured here as the building materials used - and area-level affluence is explored. Homes constructed of permanent materials, indicative of greater wealth, experienced higher rates of repeat victimization than those made of mud and thatch. This pattern is most pronounced in less affluent areas, although the variation in risk is less than that reported in comparable studies. Implications for preventing repeat burglaries in resource-limited settings are discussed. (Published Abstract)