Linkage between crime statistics and neighborhoods by means of Social Network Analysis: A case study of Portland, OR

Aparna Gopal, Oxana Bazhenova
2022 figshare.com  
Summary: Well-being and safety of residents in the neighborhood depends on various factors, and the role of social network actors and their relationship between each other is one of the most significant of them. Persons, social groups, formal and informal organizations and their connections on different levels and scales can affect residents' safety in the neighborhood both negatively or positively depending on the network structure. To understand this correlation within a particular area,
more » ... l network analysis (SNA) should be conducted through the approach of adapting SNA to a safe neighborhood concept. Social Network Analysis functions is a strong tool in analyzing the relationships between crime and the neighborhoods in the City of Portland. This relationship study aids in a relative comparison with the crime prevention policies in place in the City of Portland. Additionally, this study can be taken further to better understand the structure of neighborhood organizations and crime policies in place in the City of Portland and other suggestions for improvement.
doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.19308011.v1 fatcat:jeptbxmbszaqbbssgtp6eomhdu