Crime and networks: ten policy lessons

Social network analysis can help us understand the root causes of delinquent behaviour and crime and provide practical guidance for the design of crime prevention policies. To illustrate these points, we first present a selective review of several key network studies and findings from the criminolog...

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Published in:Oxford review of economic policy 2019-12, Vol.35 (4), p.746-771
Main Authors: Lindquist, Matthew J., Zenou, Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
co-offending
crime
criminal networks
key player
peer effects
social networks
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Summary:Social network analysis can help us understand the root causes of delinquent behaviour and crime and provide practical guidance for the design of crime prevention policies. To illustrate these points, we first present a selective review of several key network studies and findings from the criminology and police studies literature. We then turn to a presentation of recent contributions made by network economists. We highlight ten policy lessons and provide a discussion of recent developments in the use of big data and computer technology.
ISSN:0266-903X
1460-2121
1460-2121
DOI:10.1093/oxrep/grz020