Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities

This study investigates the intricate relationship between violent criminal activities, temporal patterns, and land utilization across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT), Malaysia, spanning from 2015 to 2020. Employing the Hot Spot (Getis-Ord...

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Main Authors: Azizul Ahmad, Tarmiji Masron, Yoshinari Kimura, Mohamad Hardyman Barawi, Norita Jubit, Syahrul Nizam Junaini, Mohd Sofian Redzuan, Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali, Luqman Haqim Bismelah
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2347411
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author Azizul Ahmad
Tarmiji Masron
Yoshinari Kimura
Mohamad Hardyman Barawi
Norita Jubit
Syahrul Nizam Junaini
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Luqman Haqim Bismelah
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description This study investigates the intricate relationship between violent criminal activities, temporal patterns, and land utilization across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT), Malaysia, spanning from 2015 to 2020. Employing the Hot Spot (Getis-Ord Gi*) technique within a GIS framework, the research contributes to data storage and map generation, enhancing the capabilities of entities such as the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and Local Authorities (LA) in addressing land use-related violent crimes. The analysis identifies four significant temporal hot spot intervals: midnight (12:00–6:59 a.m.), morning (7:00–11:59 a.m.), evening (12:00–6:59 p.m.), and night (7:00–11:59 p.m.). Central to this study delineates violent crime hot spots within the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters (KLCPH) encompassing 18 police stations and the Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters (SCPH) comprising 12 stations. These insights are crucial for law enforcement and urban planning authorities to target high-risk areas for preventive measures. Additionally, the research highlights the significant role of land use in influencing criminal behavior, particularly the association of violent crime hot spots with residential areas and transport infrastructures. By identifying specific areas where violent crimes are prevalent, this study aims to contribute to the development of tailored crime prevention strategies, fostering safer neighborhoods and enhancing public safety. Moreover, the research underscores the necessity of understanding the spatial distribution of criminal activity and its relationship with various land uses, guiding future policies and strategies aimed at mitigating crime and enhancing public safety in urban environments.
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spelling doaj-art-ee4dae8f52d14080b938b3cbae7287c92025-08-20T04:03:20ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862024-12-0110110.1080/23311886.2024.2347411Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key citiesAzizul Ahmad0Tarmiji Masron1Yoshinari Kimura2Mohamad Hardyman Barawi3Norita Jubit4Syahrul Nizam Junaini5Mohd Sofian Redzuan6Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali7Luqman Haqim Bismelah8Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaCentre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaGraduate School of Literature and Human Sciences, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sumiyoshi-Ku, Osaka, JapanFaculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaBorneo Institute for Indigenous Studies (BorIIS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaFaculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaCentre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaCentre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaCentre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaThis study investigates the intricate relationship between violent criminal activities, temporal patterns, and land utilization across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT), Malaysia, spanning from 2015 to 2020. Employing the Hot Spot (Getis-Ord Gi*) technique within a GIS framework, the research contributes to data storage and map generation, enhancing the capabilities of entities such as the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and Local Authorities (LA) in addressing land use-related violent crimes. The analysis identifies four significant temporal hot spot intervals: midnight (12:00–6:59 a.m.), morning (7:00–11:59 a.m.), evening (12:00–6:59 p.m.), and night (7:00–11:59 p.m.). Central to this study delineates violent crime hot spots within the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters (KLCPH) encompassing 18 police stations and the Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters (SCPH) comprising 12 stations. These insights are crucial for law enforcement and urban planning authorities to target high-risk areas for preventive measures. Additionally, the research highlights the significant role of land use in influencing criminal behavior, particularly the association of violent crime hot spots with residential areas and transport infrastructures. By identifying specific areas where violent crimes are prevalent, this study aims to contribute to the development of tailored crime prevention strategies, fostering safer neighborhoods and enhancing public safety. Moreover, the research underscores the necessity of understanding the spatial distribution of criminal activity and its relationship with various land uses, guiding future policies and strategies aimed at mitigating crime and enhancing public safety in urban environments.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2347411Crime hotspot mappingland usespatial–temporalspatial analysisviolent crimeHeng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
spellingShingle Azizul Ahmad
Tarmiji Masron
Yoshinari Kimura
Mohamad Hardyman Barawi
Norita Jubit
Syahrul Nizam Junaini
Mohd Sofian Redzuan
Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali
Luqman Haqim Bismelah
Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
Cogent Social Sciences
Crime hotspot mapping
land use
spatial–temporal
spatial analysis
violent crime
Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
title Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
title_full Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
title_fullStr Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
title_full_unstemmed Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
title_short Unveiling urban violence crime in the State of the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: a spatial–temporal investigation of violence crime in Malaysia’s key cities
title_sort unveiling urban violence crime in the state of the selangor kuala lumpur and putrajaya a spatial temporal investigation of violence crime in malaysia s key cities
topic Crime hotspot mapping
land use
spatial–temporal
spatial analysis
violent crime
Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2347411
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