Micro-Place Homicide Patterns in Chicago: 1965 - 2017

This brief examines 36,263 homicides in Chicago over a 53-year study period, 1965 through 2017, at micro place grid cells of 150 by 150 meters. This study shows not only long-term historical patterns of homicides in Chicago, but also places that historical context of homicide in reference to the dra...

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Main Authors: Wheeler, Andrew P. (Author), Herrmann, Christopher R. (Author), Block, Richard L. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021
Edition:1st edition
Series:SpringerBriefs in Policing
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Online Access:BTU01
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Summary:This brief examines 36,263 homicides in Chicago over a 53-year study period, 1965 through 2017, at micro place grid cells of 150 by 150 meters. This study shows not only long-term historical patterns of homicides in Chicago, but also places that historical context of homicide in reference to the dramatic increases in homicides in 2016-2017. It uses several different inequality metrics, as well as kernel density maps to demonstrate that homicides were more clustered in the 1960's compared to later periods. Using zero inflated group-based trajectory models, it demonstrates the long-term temporal stability of homicides at micro places. This brief will be of interest to researchers in policing, homicide, and research methods in criminology. Analyzes homicides in Chicago over a 50-year period in micro place grid cells; Displays long-term patterns of homicides in Chicago, placed in historical context; Uses micro-place grid cells and quantitative research methods to demonstrate trajectories of homicides in Chicago
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (IX, 75 Seiten)
ISBN:9783030614461
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-61446-1

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