Forum Geografi
Vol. 38 No. 1 (2024): April 2024

Criminological Insights: A Comprehensive Spatial Analysis of Crime Hot Spots of Property Offenses in Malaysia's Urban Centers

Azizul Ahmad (Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Tarmiji Masron (Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Syahrul Nizam Junaini (Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Mohamad Hardyman Barawi (Faculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Mohd Sofian Redzuan (Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Yoshinari Kimura (Graduate School of Literature and Human Sciences, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138, Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-Ku, Osaka 5588585)
Norita Jubit (Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies (BorIIS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS),Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88400)
Luqman Haqim Bismelah (Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)
Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali (Centre for Spatially Integrated Digital Humanities (CSIDH), Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Mar 2024

Abstract

This study examines property crime trends in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya from 2015 to 2020, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and comprehensive crime data from the Royal Malaysia Police. It focuses on the relationship between property crime rates and the delineation of police station jurisdictions across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT). The objective is to understand the dynamics of property crime, its evolution, and the influence of the National Transformation Program on crime prevention strategies. By assessing the spatial distribution of property crimes, this research aims to identify underlying trends and the efficacy of hot spot policing. The analysis is underpinned by an extensive review of secondary data from the Intelligence/Operations/Records Division of the Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters, enabling a deep dive into the spatial characteristics of property crime within these regions. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of crime prevention in Malaysia, underscoring the importance of GIS technology and the need for strategic interventions tailored to specific crime patterns. This study provides critical insights for policymakers and law enforcement to formulate evidence-based strategies, enhance public safety, and inform future crime prevention efforts.

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Journal Info

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fg

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Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences

Description

Aim Forum Geografi is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the field of geography by publishing original scientific articles on spatial issues. The journal prioritizes studies that employ rigorous spatial analysis and geospatial technologies—such as GIS and remote ...