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Spatial point pattern analysis of drug related crimes in October 2017 in Manila City.
- Source :
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International Journal of Comparative & Applied Criminal Justice . Nov2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p397-416. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Many studies and statistical reports presented by anti-drug agencies in the Philippines suggest that illicit drug use in the Philippines had been increasing substantially. This study aims to analyse the locations of drug-related incidents in Manila City in October 2017 through the analysis of spatial point patterns. The point pattern for drug-related crimes was then tested for spatial dependence with specific establishments in Manila City such as schools, churches, and police stations. Notable results presented in this paper are: (i) the imposition of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency to handle all drug-related crimes had significantly decreased the number of reported drug crimes, (ii) drug-related crimes were clustered on residential areas, (iii) drug-related crimes were inclined to happen far from colleges and universities, and (iv) drug-related crimes happened more frequently near public high schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DRUG abuse
*CRIME
*DRUG control
*RESIDENTIAL areas
*URBAN schools
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01924036
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Comparative & Applied Criminal Justice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172994565
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01924036.2022.2071307