A3 - Location and crime . Flashcards
what is the pattern in Location and crime ?
Crime is higher in urban areas such as inner cities compared to rural areas / suburb cities / towns
what theories link to Location and crime ?
Shawn and mc kay
Zone 2 - the zone of transition
Zone 5 - The outer fringe
The locality theory
what does the ecology of crime explain ?
The ecology of crime explains why crime rates are higher in cities.
what is the shawn and Mc kay theory on Location and crime ?
Shawn and mc kay theory describe the concept of zone transition . There are 5 zones between the central business district and outer fringes of the city ( rural areas) . Crime becomes less frequent with movement through each zone. Zone 2 has the highest crime rate and Zone 5 has the lowest crime rate.
what is zone 2 in location and crime ?
zone 2 is the zone of transition. The cheapest zone for housing and the first one settled by new immigrants migrants. There is less sense of community here as people are transient and unlikely to feel a sense of duty to one another. This means they are more likely to commit crime against their neighbourhood. Zone 2 has the highest level of crime.
what is zone 5 in Location and crime ?
Zone 5 is the outer fringe of the city is where the wealthy usually live. This is where crime is usually uncommon.
what is the locality theory in location and crime ?
It suggests that certain areas are more densely populated with BAME and these areas tend to be zones of lower social cohesion. This explains why these are higher crime rates in certain areas.
