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Micro-Place Homicide Patterns in Chicago, 1965 - 2017, by Andrew P. Wheeler, Christopher R. Herrmann, Richard L. Block

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Micro-Place Homicide Patterns in Chicago

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by Andrew P. Wheeler, Christopher R. Herrmann, Richard L. Block

SpringerBriefs in Policing,, 2194-6213Springer eBooks.

1965 - 2017

This brief examines 36,263 homicides in Chicago over a 53-year study period, 1965 through 2017, at micro place grid cells of 150 by 150 meters. This study shows not only long-term historical patterns of homicides in Chicago, but also places that historical context of homicide in reference to the dramatic increases in homicides in 2016-2017. It uses several different inequality metrics, as well as kernel density maps to demonstrate that homicides were more clustered in the 1960’s compared to later periods. Using zero inflated group-based trajectory models, it demonstrates the long-term temporal stability of homicides at micro places. This brief will be of interest to researchers in policing, homicide, and research methods in criminology. Analyzes homicides in Chicago over a 50-year period in micro place grid cells; Displays long-term patterns of homicides in Chicago, placed in historical context; Uses micro-place grid cells and quantitative research methods to demonstrate trajectories of homicides in Chicago.--, Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Literature Review -- Data.-Methods -- Results -- Conclusion