Hot Spots of Crime

Hot Spots of Crime, Volume 1, provides a deep investigation into the specific locations where criminal activity is most concentrated. While hot spots policing has become a central focus in modern criminology, the underlying social characteristics of these areas remain understudied. This scholarly work examines the demographics of residents living in these zones and identifies the specific factors that transform certain streets into high crime areas. By exploring the intersection of crime and various social or health problems, the authors offer a comprehensive look at the environmental drivers of illegal activity.

Drawing on more than 7,000 surveys and systematic physical observations, this criminology text analyzes the relationship between crime and social ills. The research highlights how informal social controls influence the stability of these neighborhoods. This volume in the Politics and Social Sciences category serves as a critical resource for understanding the complex social features that define crime hot spots.