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How will the recession affect crime rates in Greater Manchester?

How will the recession affect crime rates in Greater Manchester? Purpose – This paper aims to explore what impact the recent economic recession and ongoing economic difficulties experienced in the UK might have on crime in Greater Manchester. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, we summarise existing literature on the relationship between crime trends and economic trends. Then, drawing on data on crime, the economy and other relevant socio‐demographic trends in Greater Manchester some broad conclusions are drawn about likely crime trends in Greater Manchester over the coming years. Findings – The paper concludes that recent reductions in crime might not be sustained, with crime rates in Manchester City's most vulnerable council area levelling out or even rising. This is particularly likely of the rate of violent crime. Research limitations/implications – This work is part of an ongoing project based at Manchester Metropolitan University to predict future crime trends in Greater Manchester. Originality/value – This paper will be of value to police forces and local authorities, principally when conducting their strategic assessments. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Safer Communities Emerald Publishing

How will the recession affect crime rates in Greater Manchester?

Chris Fox; Kevin Albertson; Mark Ellison; Tom Martin
Safer Communities , Volume 10 (3): 14 – Jul 15, 2011
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1757-8043
DOI
10.1108/17578041111171050
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to explore what impact the recent economic recession and ongoing economic difficulties experienced in the UK might have on crime in Greater Manchester. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, we summarise existing literature on the relationship between crime trends and economic trends. Then, drawing on data on crime, the economy and other relevant socio‐demographic trends in Greater Manchester some broad conclusions are drawn about likely crime trends in Greater Manchester over the coming years. Findings – The paper concludes that recent reductions in crime might not be sustained, with crime rates in Manchester City's most vulnerable council area levelling out or even rising. This is particularly likely of the rate of violent crime. Research limitations/implications – This work is part of an ongoing project based at Manchester Metropolitan University to predict future crime trends in Greater Manchester. Originality/value – This paper will be of value to police forces and local authorities, principally when conducting their strategic assessments.

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Safer Communities – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 15, 2011

Keywords: Crimes; Forecast; Economy; Greater Manchester; Recession; United Kingdom

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