Rader has called for a change in how researchers study fear of crime, suggesting that fear of
crime, perceptions of risk, and experiences with victimization are interrelated dimensions of …

Since first emerging as an issue of concern in the late 1960s, fear of crime has become one
of the most researched topics in contemporary criminology and receives considerable …

Several authors have proposed that media hype elevates perceptions of risk and fear of
crime. Research suggests that fear of crime is related to the overall amount of media …

COVID-19 has had unprecedented effects on populations around the world. Given the
political context of the pandemic and the nation's response to it, this study sought to assess …

Fear of crime has long been considered a significant social problem, spurring decades of
academic research and leading to a variety of policy initiatives. Building on prior research …

Fear of crime has been a serious social problem studied for almost 40 years. Early
researchers focused on operationalization and conceptualization of fear of crime …

Understanding fear-evoking factors in urban parks is important for planning and
management, but such research is lacking in many cities. This study examined three groups …

Research indicates that men and women commonly express different amounts of fear about
crime. This article explores the sex difference in fear of crime levels by assessing differences …

This research considers the relationship between self-reported health and fear of crime.
Fear of crime literature suggests women, the elderly, or the impoverished may experience …

Investigating children's outdoor play unites scholarship on neighborhoods, parental
perceptions of safety, and children's health. Utilizing the Fragile Families and Child Well …