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- Title
Geography of crime against women in West Bengal, India: identifying spatio-temporal dynamics and hotspots.
- Authors
Roy, Subham; Chowdhury, Indrajit Roy
- Abstract
Crime against women (CAW) persists as an enduring and disconcerting societal issue, encompassing a range of physical, sexual, and emotional violence. This study examines the CAW in West Bengal, India, by drawing on recent official data from the National Crime Records Bureau. The data covers the period from 2016 to 2021, providing a robust foundation for assessing these crimes' spatial and temporal patterns. Six distinct categories of CAW have been selected for comprehensive analysis: dowry death, cruelty by husband or relatives, kidnapping and abduction, rape, assault on women, and insult. Employing Geographical Information Systems and spatial analysis techniques, this research scrutinizes the geographical distribution of these crimes across diverse districts within West Bengal. Through meticulous examination of data from 2016 to 2021, the study aims to identify spatial and temporal variations exhibited by these crimes over time. Spatial autocorrelation analysis utilizing Moran's I technique is employed to unveil clustering patterns associated with specific types of CAW. Furthermore, the Getis-Ord Gi* technique is utilized to discern hotspot and coldspot patterns, illuminating those districts characterized by concentrated occurrences of similar crimes targeting women. The findings underscore that certain district, such as North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Murshidabad, witness a higher incidence of overall CAW than other districts. Understanding these crimes' spatial and temporal dynamics is crucial for effective policymaking, prevention strategies, and resource allocation. The study emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches in addressing CAW and creating safer environments for women in West Bengal.
- Subjects
GEOGRAPHIC information systems; SPATIAL systems; GEOGRAPHY; RESOURCE allocation; CRIME; SPATIAL variation
- Publication
GeoJournal, 2023, Vol 88, Issue 6, p5863
- ISSN
0343-2521
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10708-023-10946-y