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Mobility-based neighborhood disadvantage and crime in Houston

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  • Wu, Ling
  • Lee, Claire Seungeun
  • Zhu, Chunwu

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This study examines the relationship between complex human mobility patterns, neighborhood disadvantage, and crime levels. It operates on the premise that a neighborhood's well-being is shaped not only by static socioeconomic factors but also by the dynamic movement of urban residents. These mobility patterns link neighborhoods to the conditions of both the places their residents visit and those visited by others, forming an interconnected network of influences.

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  • Wu, Ling & Lee, Claire Seungeun & Zhu, Chunwu, 2025. "Mobility-based neighborhood disadvantage and crime in Houston," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 101(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:101:y:2025:i:c:s0047235225001576
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2025.102508
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