The Sociology of Animal Crime: An Examination of Incidents and Arrests in Chicago. Issue 4 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Burchfield, Keri B.
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 37:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 368
• Page End: 384
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2015.1026769
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study seeks to sociologically examine the patterns of animal crime in one large American city. Using Chicago Police Department animal crimes data, this research analyzes the types of crimes perpetrated, characteristics related to animal crime, and patterns of arrest. Findings indicate that a majority of animal crime was classified as abuse/neglect. High animal crime areas had higher rates of crime, more socioeconomic hardship, and more African-American residents. Compared to abuse/neglect, animal fighting was more likely to occur in community areas with more socioeconomic hardship, and animal crimes were more likely to result in arrest when they occurred in areas with more hardship.