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Between day and night: deciphering the nexus of land use and property crime in Malaysia’s urban territories

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  • Azizul Ahmad
  • Tarmiji Masron
  • Mohamad Hardyman Barawi
  • Syahrul Nizam Junaini
  • Yoshinari Kimura
  • Ruslan Rainis
  • Mohd Azizul Hafiz Jamian

Abstract

Rapid urbanization in Malaysia has shaped a complex property crime landscape, especially in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. This study examines the relationship between urban land use and property crime (2015–2020) using spatial analysis, particularly Getis-Ord Gi* hot spot analysis. By categorizing 12 land use types and analyzing four daily timeframes, it identifies crime-prone areas and temporal trends. Findings highlight land use influences on crime distribution, emphasizing the need for data-driven urban planning and policing strategies. Despite relying on secondary data, the study underscores the necessity of primary data collection and broader comparisons to enhance crime prevention policies.

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  • Azizul Ahmad & Tarmiji Masron & Mohamad Hardyman Barawi & Syahrul Nizam Junaini & Yoshinari Kimura & Ruslan Rainis & Mohd Azizul Hafiz Jamian, 2025. "Between day and night: deciphering the nexus of land use and property crime in Malaysia’s urban territories," Planning Practice & Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(5), pages 1044-1078, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cpprxx:v:40:y:2025:i:5:p:1044-1078
    DOI: 10.1080/02697459.2025.2516540
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