Crime and networks: ten policy lessons. (4th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lindquist, Matthew J; Zenou, Yves
• Is Part Of: Oxford review of economic policy. Volume 35:Number 4(2019:Winter)
• Page Start: 746
• Page End: 771
• Publication Date: 2019-12-04
• Subjects: co-offending -- crime -- criminal networks -- social networks -- peer effects -- key player; Economic policy -- Periodicals; 338.9005
• DOI: 10.1093/oxrep/grz020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-903X

Abstract

Abstract: Social network analysis can help us understand the root causes of delinquent behaviour and crime and provide practical guidance for the design of crime prevention policies. To illustrate these points, we first present a selective review of several key network studies and findings from the criminology and police studies literature. We then turn to a presentation of recent contributions made by network economists. We highlight ten policy lessons and provide a discussion of recent developments in the use of big data and computer technology.