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This study aimed to assess the risk of residential burglary by examining factors representing the physical and socio-demographic context of the neighborhoods. Structural equation modeling was employed to establish their relationship. The main findings of this study provide evidence-based insights on crime reduction. Particularly, higher density, a larger family size, and daytime population reduced the risk, potentially enhancing natural surveillance. Conversely, neighborhoods with a high rate of rented houses exhibited a higher risk, while those with a high building coverage ratio demonstrated an increased risk, and those with a high floor area ratio demonstrated low risk. In conclusion, considering community safety as an integral aspect of quality of life, a holistic approach is suggested.
This content is based on the following article originally published in a Japanese journal: Hino, K., and Kojima, T. (2007). Relationship between crime rate of dwelling burglary and local context: On neighbourhoods in 29 wards and cities in Tokyo. Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 616, 107–112 (in Japanese).
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This study was supported by a research grant from the Research Foundation for Safe Society in 2005. The authors would like to express their gratitude.
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Hino, K., Kojima, T. (2024). Relationship Between Crime Rate of Residential Burglary and Local Context. In: Asami, Y., Sadahiro, Y., Yamada, I., Hino, K. (eds) Studies in Housing and Urban Analysis in Japan. New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives, vol 75. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8027-7_6
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