Social Work

Neighborhood street activity and greenspace usage uniquely contribute to predicting crime

K. E. Schertz, J. Saxon, et al.

This exciting study by Kathryn E. Schertz and colleagues explores how neighborhood greenspace and street activity can reduce crime rates in major urban areas like Chicago and New York City. Using cell phone mobility data, the researchers uncover significant findings that suggest unique pathways through which greenspace and activity impact crime, making our cities safer.

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between neighborhood greenspace, street activity, and crime rates in Chicago and New York City. Using cell phone mobility data to quantify street activity and park visits, the researchers found negative associations between both factors and crime rates, even after controlling for socio-demographic factors. Each factor explained unique variance, suggesting multiple pathways for their influence. Tree canopy showed a smaller association and was only significant in Chicago. Exploratory directed acyclic graph modeling further supported separate direct paths from park visits and street activity to crime.

Publisher

npj Urban Sustainability

Published On

Apr 27, 2021

Authors

Kathryn E. Schertz, James Saxon, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Luís M. A. Bettencourt, Yi Ding, Henry Hoffmann, Marc G. Berman

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