Theoretical Testing of Michigan Crime and Victim Data: 2015

This research explores three components of crime (place, offender, and victim) and the connections between them and the incidence of crime. Analysis of place, offender, and victim allows for the tests of different theoretical... [ view full abstract ]

This research explores three components of crime (place, offender, and victim) and the connections between them and the incidence of crime. Analysis of place, offender, and victim allows for the tests of different theoretical perspectives, including lifestyle-exposure theory, routine activities theory, broken-windows theory, and others that support the tenets of the “crime triangle.” This research will look at the relationship between crime and location, demographic features that may increase odds of offending, and factors that put people at a heightened risk of victimization using Michigan crime and victim data (NIBRS, UCR: Crime in the United States, Hate Crime Statistics, MICR, NCVS, population records, etc.) Findings will be compared with various theoretical perspectives to determine the best fitting theory for particular phenomenon.