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Crime
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Major American Cities See Sharp Spike In Murders
As the United States reels from coronavirus pandemic and its effects, homicides and violence are also on the…
Urban Unrest Propels Global Wave Of Protests
Numerous anti-government protests have paralyzed cities across the globe for months, from La Paz, Bolivia, to Santiago, Chile,…
Are We Witnessing The Rise Of A New Terrorist Trend?
Manifestos and livestreaming seem to be the new trend in radical right terrorist attacks. Halle is the latest…
The Most Surveilled Cities In The World
There are times that you feel like you’re being watched. If you are in these cities, then that…
Violent Crime Is Like Infectious Disease – And We Know How To Stop It Spreading
Headlines scream about “epidemics” of shootings and stabbings – but what if we took that literally? From Chicago…
Don’t Demonise Beggars. It Won’t Solve The Problem Of Homelessness
People do not choose to end up on the streets. Only by treating them as human beings can…
Two Things To Know About Crime Rates In The US
Violent crime in the US dropped by about half since the 1990s. But why? In this quick video,…
Why Peace Walls & Other Social Frontiers Can Breed Crime & Conflict In Cities
In several cities across Northern Ireland, so-called “peace walls” mark the boundaries between Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods. Erected…
Here’s How Data Could Make Our Cities Safer
Across Europe, fast-growing cities and city regions are increasingly confronted with urban violence from extremists seeking to further…
Air Pollution Increases Crime In Cities – Here’s How
The impact of air pollution on human health is well-documented. We know that exposure to high levels of…
Cities Redefining What A Safe City Is
“Urban safety isn’t just about avoiding muggings. Sanitation, immigration and even air-traffic control all matter – often in…
Urban Environment Design And Bad Guys
Whose job is it to prevent crime? The police? The courts? Certainly. However, I’d argue that crime prevention…
Gunshots In New York? It’s Being Watched (Or Heard).
New York City is the latest city to implement gunshot detection system ShotSpotter, on a trial basis in five…
Are Crime Cameras Really Worth the Money?
In May 2010, a 30-year-old Pakistani-American drove his Nissan Pathfinder into one of the most scrutinized urban spaces…