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  1. 1. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK TO EXPLAIN ECOLOGICAL CRIME : A CASE STUDY OF THE BP DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Natasha Otero; [2022]
    Keywords : corporate crime; criminology theory; environmental crime; green criminology; treadmill of production;

    Abstract : Our drive to achieve economic development and growth is driving our planet to an unprecedented level of ecological destruction. The structural forces of capitalism together with a culture of consumerism is pushing the environment to its limits causing climate change, pollution and threatening the wellbeing of humanity and the ecosystem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Property Crime in The City and County of San Francisco 2016 - 2017 : Applying GIS to Crime Pattern Theory

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Emma Edholm; [2019]
    Keywords : GIS; crime pattern theory; environmental criminology; hot spots of crime;

    Abstract : This study’s aim is to reveal statistically significant hot spots and temporal patterns of property crime in the City and County of San Francisco and to also analyse the relationship between property crimes and the environment in which these crimes occur by using Geographic Information System (GIS). Crime pattern theory was used as the framework for the analysis of environmental surroundings and occurrence of crime. READ MORE

  4. 3. COME RAIN OR SHINE, THERE IS ALWAYS CRIME. Examining the relationship between temperature, precipitation, and daily crime rates in Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Josefin Nilsson; [2018]
    Keywords : criminology; weather; regression; daily crime rates; Malmö;

    Abstract : Crime and weather are common topics of conversation, but rarely simultaneously. Criminological research has investigated the two and found that there is a connection. However, this nature of the association varies depending on geography and type of crime. READ MORE

  5. 4. Har den fysiska miljön ett inflytande på våldsbrott? : en fallstudie av Kungsgatan, Föreningsgatan och Drottninggatan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Jannike Tingsmark; [2016]
    Keywords : våldsbrott; fysisk miljö; environmental criminology; Malmö; Rörsjöstaden; oordning; vegetation; belysning; kontroll; översiktlighet;

    Abstract : Detta masterarbete fokuserar på forskningsfältet Environmental Criminology som är en kombination av miljöpsykologi och kriminologi. Ämnet har syftet att försöka förstå brottsmönster genom att studera de fysiska miljöer brott förekommer i och hur de kan påverka människors beteende (Wortley & Mazerolle, 2008). READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Crime Intelligence : The need for a locally and regionally oriented intelligence system on the field of environmental crime

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : David Carlsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Environmental crime; Environmental Intelligence; Criminal intelligence; Environmental Criminology; Implementation deficiency; Three filter-theory;

    Abstract : This study concerns researching the need for an environmental crime intelligence system at regional and local level geared specifically for environmental crimes within the Swedish Police as well as the need for such a combined operation towards e.g. supervisory authorities. READ MORE