RT Article
T1 The dynamics of thefts and robberies in São Paulo’s Metro, Brazil
JF European journal on criminal policy and research
VO 27
IS 3
SP 353
OP 373
A1 Ceccato, Vania 1968-
A2 Moreira, Gustavo Carvalho
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1788027078
AB The aim of this study is to assess the nature and space-temporal dynamics of property crimes (theft and robbery) in transport nodes, namely, metro stations and their immediate surrounding areas. The analysis is based on crime data over São Paulo’s metro system from 2010 to 2017. Drawing from environmental criminology theory, the methodology combines geographical information system (GIS) as well as statistical analysis using hypothesis testing and negative binomial regression models. Results show that thefts happen more often inside the station and robberies outside, with signs of possible interaction between these environments. Crime is often highly concentrated in a few inner city and end stations, but it varies depending on location and time. Future research and policy implications of the results add to the contribution of this current study.
K1 Property crimes
K1 Transit crime
K1 Routine Activity
K1 GIS
K1 Binomial regression models
DO 10.1007/s10610-020-09462-3