Between day and night: deciphering the nexus of land use and property crime in Malaysia’s urban territories

Azizul Ahmad, Tarmiji Masron, Mohamad Hardyman Barawi, Syahrul Nizam Junaini, Yoshinari Kimura, Ruslan Rainis and Mohd Azizul Hafiz Jamian

Planning Practice & Research, 2025, vol. 40, issue 5, 1044-1078

Abstract: Rapid urbanization in Malaysia has shaped a complex property crime landscape, especially in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. This study examines the relationship between urban land use and property crime (2015–2020) using spatial analysis, particularly Getis-Ord Gi* hot spot analysis. By categorizing 12 land use types and analyzing four daily timeframes, it identifies crime-prone areas and temporal trends. Findings highlight land use influences on crime distribution, emphasizing the need for data-driven urban planning and policing strategies. Despite relying on secondary data, the study underscores the necessity of primary data collection and broader comparisons to enhance crime prevention policies.

Date: 2025
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