Environmental research on residential properties’ vulnerability to burglary usually focuses either on the houses that have been burgled or on the streets in which they are located. This research... Show moreEnvironmental research on residential properties’ vulnerability to burglary usually focuses either on the houses that have been burgled or on the streets in which they are located. This research explores both house and street level in a fixed-effects model and, using tangible CPTED measures, takes a wider perspective to assess vulnerability to burglary. The results indicate that dwelling type, visibility and boundary height have significant effects, and that street type and indicators of antisocial behaviour also have strong effects. Furthermore, these street-level variables appear to strengthen some of the house-level vulnerabilities. We argue that both house and street levels should therefore be included in any assessment of the risk of burglary. Environmental research on residential properties’ vulnerability to burglary usually focuses either on the houses that have been burgled or on the streets in which they are located. This research explores both house and street level in a fixed-effects model and, using tangible CPTED measures, takes a wider perspective to assess vulnerability to burglary. The results indicate that dwelling type, visibility and boundary height have significant effects, and that street type and indicators of antisocial behaviour also have strong effects. Furthermore, these street-level variables appear to strengthen some of the house-level vulnerabilities. We argue that both house and street levels should therefore be included in any assessment of the risk of burglary.Environmental research on residential properties’ vulnerability to burglary usually focuses either on the houses that have been burgled or on the streets in which they are located. This research explores both house and street level in a fixed-effects model and, using tangible CPTED measures, takes a wider perspective to assess vulnerability to burglary. The results indicate that dwelling type, visibility and boundary height have significant effects, and that street type and indicators of antisocial behaviour also have strong effects. Furthermore, these street-level variables appear to strengthen some of the house-level vulnerabilities. We argue that both house and street levels should therefore be included in any assessment of the risk of burglary.glary usually focuses either on the houses that have been burgled or on the streets inwhich they are located. This research explores both house and street level in a fixed-effects model and, using tangible CPTED measures, takes a wider perspective toassess vulnerability to burglary. The results indicate that dwelling type, visibilityand boundary height have sign ificant effects, and that street type and indicators ofantisocial behavi our also have strong effects. Furthermore, these street-level vari-ables appear to strengthen some of the house-level vulnerabilities. We argue thatboth house and street levels should therefore be included in any assessment of therisk of burglar y Show less
Elk jaar wordt 2 procent van de bevolking slachtoffer van woninginbraak, waarbij sommige woningen zelfs meerdere keren het doelwit zijn. Dit boek rapporteert over een onderzoek dat kijkt naar de... Show moreElk jaar wordt 2 procent van de bevolking slachtoffer van woninginbraak, waarbij sommige woningen zelfs meerdere keren het doelwit zijn. Dit boek rapporteert over een onderzoek dat kijkt naar de gezamenlijke invloed van kenmerken van huizen, straten en buurten op het intrinsieke inbraakrisico van woningen. Op basis van een inventarisatie van onderzoek rond kenmerken die een woning, straat of buurt gevoelig kunnen maken voor inbraak is een observatie-instrument opgesteld. Met dit instrument zijn 1550 ingebroken en niet-ingebroken woningen geobserveerd. De resultaten daarvan laten toe heel wat veronderstellingen uit eerder onderzoek kritisch te evalueren. Uit het onderzoek komt het belang van toezichtmogelijkheden sterk naar voren en worden aanknopingspunten gegeven voor interventies die het inbraakrisico kunnen verlagen. Dit boek is relevant voor onderzoekers, maar biedt zeker ook concrete inzichten voor politie of diefstalpreventieadviseurs. Het is ook uitermate geschikt voor een breder publiek dat naar informatie zoekt om de eigen woning inbraakveiliger te maken. Show less
Many empirical studies on burglary focus on environmental characteristics, more specifically on non-observable factors like residential mobility and income. However, since burglars cannot... Show moreMany empirical studies on burglary focus on environmental characteristics, more specifically on non-observable factors like residential mobility and income. However, since burglars cannot observe these characteristics, why would they use them in the target selection process? Environmental research mostly looks at the macro level, the neighbourhood, or the micro level, the house. The meso level, the street, has been researched less often. A gap in previous research lies in the combination of multiple levels. The interaction effect between the neighbourhood, the street and the house has hardly been researched, while all these levels are taken into account when a burglar selects a target. This paper addresses the construction and pilot test of an observational instrument at neighbourhood, street and house level for the observation of stable environmental factors. The instrument presented in this paper can be used in further research to examine the influence of environmental characteristics on target selection by burglars. Show less
