The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan

This study examined the relationship between urban spatial hierarchy and crime rates in Busan using space syntax. This research study investigated the correlation between crime frequency and Busan’s urban space structure. The findings are as follows. Crime concentrated in areas near downtown Busan....

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Main Authors: Yao Lu, Shan Gao, Tingting Hong, Zhe Cao, Heangwoo Lee, Eunkil Cho, Xiaolong Zhao
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/7/1010
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Shan Gao
Tingting Hong
Zhe Cao
Heangwoo Lee
Eunkil Cho
Xiaolong Zhao
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description This study examined the relationship between urban spatial hierarchy and crime rates in Busan using space syntax. This research study investigated the correlation between crime frequency and Busan’s urban space structure. The findings are as follows. Crime concentrated in areas near downtown Busan. High-control and globally integrated areas showed a strong link between city center crimes and spatial usage patterns and pedestrian routes. A weak positive correlation was found between Busan’s urban spatial hierarchy and crime frequency, indicating that urban spatial hierarchy influences crime patterns. However, the regression model’s independent variables had low explanatory power for the dependent variable, suggesting external factors influence crime occurrence beyond urban spatial hierarchy. This study provides an empirical analysis of the relationship between crime incidence and urban spatial structure in Busan, serving as essential data for future crime prevention policies.
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spelling doaj-art-f89b41f9a83946018b8734e17f0316be2025-08-20T03:06:24ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-03-01157101010.3390/buildings15071010The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in BusanYao Lu0Shan Gao1Tingting Hong2Zhe Cao3Heangwoo Lee4Eunkil Cho5Xiaolong Zhao6School of Fine Arts, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an 223300, ChinaCollege of Design, Jilin University of Arts, Changchun 130021, ChinaCollege of Art Design, Yangzhou Polytechnic Institute, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaDepartment of Art & Design, Graduate School, Jilin University of Arts, Changchun 130021, ChinaCollege of Design, Sangmyung University, Cheonan 31066, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Interior Design, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of KoreaCollege of Design, Jilin University of Arts, Changchun 130021, ChinaThis study examined the relationship between urban spatial hierarchy and crime rates in Busan using space syntax. This research study investigated the correlation between crime frequency and Busan’s urban space structure. The findings are as follows. Crime concentrated in areas near downtown Busan. High-control and globally integrated areas showed a strong link between city center crimes and spatial usage patterns and pedestrian routes. A weak positive correlation was found between Busan’s urban spatial hierarchy and crime frequency, indicating that urban spatial hierarchy influences crime patterns. However, the regression model’s independent variables had low explanatory power for the dependent variable, suggesting external factors influence crime occurrence beyond urban spatial hierarchy. This study provides an empirical analysis of the relationship between crime incidence and urban spatial structure in Busan, serving as essential data for future crime prevention policies.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/7/1010crime rateBusanurban spatial hierarchyspace syntaxGIS
spellingShingle Yao Lu
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The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan
Buildings
crime rate
Busan
urban spatial hierarchy
space syntax
GIS
title The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan
title_full The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan
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title_full_unstemmed The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan
title_short The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan
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topic crime rate
Busan
urban spatial hierarchy
space syntax
GIS
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/7/1010
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