Alternative Title
Gentrification and Property Crime
Abstract
Gentrification is a process in which wealthier people change poor(urban) areas by “improving housing” and causing economic growth for the community. This usually comes at the expense of the former residents. They are typically displaced and forced to move out of their former residence. On the other hand, some former residents can stay in the area but have to adhere to the changing environment (property value inflation) and sometimes changing demographics. This paper explains the possible backlash this can have on the immigrating demographic and could cause class or racial tension in a community. Property crimes (including motor vehicle theft, theft, burglary, and robbery) can be seen to be more of a risk in an area with such a variance of demographics and wealth. The variable of gentrification with other variables held constant (wealth, race, education, family composition) can be seen as statically significant in predicting the potential influx of property crimes in a community
Advisor
Williams, Langston
Department
Economics
Recommended Citation
Williams, Langston, "Analyzing Income Inequality and Crime Through Gentrification" (2023). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 10497.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/10497
Keywords
gentrification, crime, property crime
Publication Date
2023
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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