Household occupancy and burglary: A case study using COVID-19 restrictions

Michael J. Frith, Kate J. Bowers and Shane D. Johnson

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2022, vol. 82, issue C

Abstract: In response to COVID-19, governments imposed various restrictions on movement and activities. According to the routine activity perspective, these should alter where crime occurs. For burglary, greater household occupancy should increase guardianship against residential burglaries, particularly during the day considering factors such as working from home. Conversely, there should be less eyes on the street to protect against non-residential burglaries.

Keywords: Burglary; COVID-19; Lockdown; Household occupancy; Guardianship; Routine activities perspective (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2022.101996

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