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Qualitative Crime Pattern Identification

Friday, October 6, 2023

Location

 One example out of fifteen in the Location Chapter 22:

 Transportation hubs:

  • airports and train stations
  • bus terminals and stops
  • seaports and docks
  • taxi stands and ride-sharing pick-up points 

Examples of crimes at transportation hubs:

  • theft or pickpocketing in crowded transit stations or buses
  • assaults or harassment on public transportation
  • drug-related activities in or around transportation hubs
  • robberies targeting commuters carrying valuable items
  • vandalism or property damage to transit infrastructure
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