GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF PERCEPTIONS OF TRANSIT CRIME

Data on perceptions of transit crime from 500 residents of Greensboro, North Carolina is analyzed spatially to determine how perceptions relate to transit use. Spatial analysis of perceptions is correlated with data on census tract statistics, transit use, and precautions taken to avoid risky situations. The study finds that, in spite of high correlations between crime perception and transit service, very little spatial variation is apparent. Most residents, black and white, wherever located, are concerned about crime and see the transit system in a negative light. The study concludes that transit operators must understand and aggressively confront these widely held images.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of North Carolina, Charlotte

  Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, 9201 University City Boulevard
  Charlotte, NC  United States  28223
• Authors:
  • Hartgen, D T
  • Owens, T W
• Publication Date: 1994-7-15

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Areas; Crimes; Perception; Risk assessment; Safety; Traffic distribution
• Old TRIS Terms: Geographic areas
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00711355
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: 111
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 26 1995 12:00AM