Small area variation in crime effects of COVID-19 policies in England and Wales

Samuel Langton, Anthony Dixon and Graham Farrell
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Graham Farrell: University of Leeds

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Abstract: It is well established that COVID-19 policies to restrict movement induced widespread falls in many crime types internationally. Much less is known about variation between areas in how these changes occurred. This study uses k-means clustering to examine local area variation in police notifiable offences across England and Wales. It finds that crime in most areas remained stable, a small proportion of areas accounting for disproportionate change. These were typically city centers with plentiful pre-pandemic crime opportunities, dominated by theft and shoplifting offences. We explore potential implications for policy, theory and further research.

Date: 2021-04-25
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