Americans are deeply concerned about crime. Increasing crime problems in America's schools and expanding youth involvement in crime are two reasons. These trends should be linked to criminological developments regarding crime incidents and the places where they occur. Routine Activities Theory emphasizes the conditions and locations where crime occurs. Research also indicates crime is concentrated in small areas called “hot spots,” often centered on locations integral to the offender's routine activities. Schools are one focal point for the routine activities of youth. Accordingly, using Tobit analysis of block-level burglary rates, this research examines the importance of different types of schools as focal points of acquisitive crime.
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