Racially diverse neighborhoods in diverse areas are linked to lower crime rates

Kim, Young-An and Wo, James C. (2022) Racially diverse neighborhoods in diverse areas are linked to lower crime rates. USApp – American Politics and Policy Blog (01 Apr 2022). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

In new research, Young-An Kim and James C. Wo look at the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in America’s communities on crime. Using evidence from Southern California, they tested the effects of racial diversity on neighborhood crime rates, finding that there were fewer violent and property crimes in neighborhood blocks which were more diverse, and especially those in more diverse areas. They attribute this to the greater opportunities created by diverse communities to overcome bias and create social ties and trust across different groups.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/
Additional Information:	© 2022 The Authors
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology J Political Science > JK Political institutions (United States)
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2022 14:51
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 11:35
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/116855

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