Analysing the effect of betting shops on crime in England

This study explores the relationship between the clustering of betting shops and crime in England using both spatial and multilevel modelling approaches. Spatial analysis revealed significant clustering of betting shops and crime across all crime types. Results from the multilevel models revealed st...

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Published in:Regional studies 2023-11, Vol.57 (11), p.2252-2268
Main Authors: Adeniyi, Oluwole, Tura, Ferhat, Newton, Andy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
betting shop
Betting shops
Clustering
Crime
crime attractors and generators
Crime prevention
Gambling
Land use
Offenses
risky facilities
Shops
social disorganization theory
Sociodemographics
Spatial analysis
Statistical analysis
Theft
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Summary:This study explores the relationship between the clustering of betting shops and crime in England using both spatial and multilevel modelling approaches. Spatial analysis revealed significant clustering of betting shops and crime across all crime types. Results from the multilevel models revealed statistically significant relationships between the number of betting shops and all the crime categories, with the strongest relationships observed with theft and disorder offences. These relationships were observed after controlling for socio-demographic and land-use predictors of crime. To reduce the effect of betting shops on crime, efforts should focus on place management strategies.
ISSN:0034-3404
1360-0591
DOI:10.1080/00343404.2022.2159355