Analysis of Property Crime Trends in Turkey between 2005 and 2011.

• In Event: Robberies & Burglaries: Contexts and Trends

Abstract

This research paper explores the relationship between social, economical, and demographic variables and reported property crime incidents in the provinces of Turkey between 2005 and 2011. This study offers insights into the effect of social, economic, and demographic conditions on crime at the city level. The findings of longitudinal study reveal strong relationship at bi-variate and multivariate level that family disruption rate, high school graduation rate, GDP, population, population density, and urbanization rate are significantly related to the property crime rate in the provinces of Turkey. Policy recommendations to crime prevention and future research suggestions end the study.

Author

• Ekrem Mus, Turkish National Police Academy