To discuss the unique difficulties and unique potential of spatial studies related to violent crime, it is firstly important to briefly discuss the different classifications of violent crime. Secondly, the different and unique difficulties will be identified and discussed followed by the unique potential of spatial studies of violent crime.
Violent crime unlike other forms of crime is quite diverse, so to begin with it is important to firstly understand the different classifications of violent crime in relation to spatial studies. The classifications that are most often adopted include firstly, the geographical locations of the crime and whether or not its in a private space or in a public space, secondly, what the relationship is between the offender and victim; for example relative or a stranger and finally whether or not the crime itself was committed because of financial gain o…(short extract)