RT Article
T1 Factors influencing burglary and home security measures in England and Wales
JF European journal of criminology
VO 21
IS 2
SP 274
OP 300
A1 Bankiewicz, Urszula
A2 Papadouka, Maria Eirini
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1890510262
AB Objectives: This exploratory study aims to investigate the relationship between the characteristics of the survey respondents, reported fear of burglary and installed home security measures. Methods: This study analyses secondary data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales 2017/18. The data was analysed using suitable statistical methods: regression modelling and factoranalysis. Results: The main findings showed that the socioeconomic status of respondents and the status of the area they live in are the strongest predictors of the installation of deterrence homesecurity measures. The findings further revealed that those of lower socioeconomic status aremore afraid of burglary and more likely to have deterrence but not entry prevention home security installed. However, the direct impact of fear of burglary on the deterrence home security measures indicated a decrease in the likelihood of this type of home security measure being installed. This suggests that the affordability of home security measures plays an important role. Conclusion:Participants from lower socioeconomic status are more afraid of becoming victims of burglary and invest in cheaper home security measures to protect their homes, while wealthier participants do not feel the need to protect their homes since they are more likely to live in low-crime areas.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 298-300
K1 Fear of burglary
K1 Fear of crime
K1 home security measures