Neighborhood Racial Composition and Unequal Exposure to Violent Crime in Everyday Contexts.

ABSTRACT: Exposure to violence is a critical aspect of contemporary racial inequality in the United States. While extensive research has examined variations in violent crime rates across neighborhoods, less attention has been given to understanding individuals' everyday exposure to violent crimes. This study investigates patterns of exposure to violent crimes among neighborhood residents using cell phone mobility data and violent crime reports from Chicago. The analysis reveals a positive association between the proportion of Black residents in a neighborhood and the level of exposure to violent crimes experienced by residents. Controlling for a neighborhood's level of residential disadvantage and other neighborhood characteristics did not substantially diminish the relationship between racial compo

SUBMITTER: Vachuska K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329454 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature