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The Effects of Spatial Factors on the Incidence of Violent Crime in Korea, 2005-2015

  • Lee, Kyungjae (Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Eunji (University Innovation Center, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Seongwoo (Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2021.08.05
  • Accepted : 2021.09.01
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

While many criminal studies have focused on the motivation of offenders and avoidance of victimization in the micro perspective, there have been a number of theoretical developments emphasizing space as a direct factor that influences the incidence of crime. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of regional characteristics and violent crime incidence in Korea. Applying diverse spatial econometrics models that have less been utilized in the crime literature, this study finds an important association between spatial accessibility and crime incidence. The results suggest that the type of predominant business and the level of road accessibility affect the vulnerability of areas with respect to the incidence of violent crime. This study concludes with some important implications for urban planners and policymakers with respect to crime control and prevention.

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