Geography of Crime
"Geography of Crime" dives deep into how location shapes the risk of crime, featuring expert insights from sociologists, criminologists, law enforcement, and business security leaders. Hosted by Dr. Grant Drawve, CAP Index's VP of Geospatial Crime Solutions, this podcast uncovers the critical role of place in protecting businesses and communities.
Geography of Crime
Spatial Criminology, Crime, Communities, and Risk
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In this episode of The Geography of Crime by CAP Index, Dr. Grant Drawve is joined by Dr. Alyssa Chamberlain (Arizona State University) and Dr. Lindsay Boggess (University of South Florida) to explore how neighborhoods shape crime patterns.
The conversation dives into the lasting impact of historical policies like redlining, the role of community structure in driving crime risk, and why short-term enforcement strategies often fall short. The discussion also highlights emerging research on “journey to crime,” revealing how offenders make decisions about where to commit crimes—and why disadvantaged neighborhoods are often disproportionately affected.
From reentry challenges to the influence of technology on crime perception, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how place, behavior, and policy intersect.
Key topics include:
- Why crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods
- How historical inequality still shapes crime today
- Journey to crime and offender decision-making
- The role of businesses and neighborhood context
- Reentry and community-level impacts
- How technology is changing crime perception
Special thanks to our host, Dr. Grant Drawve. Connect with him via email or LinkedIn.
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