Climate change and crime

Research suggests a complex relationship between climate change and crime. As global temperatures rise, some studies indicate an increase in crime rates, especially violent crimes.[1] However, the evidence is mixed, with some studies finding only weak or inconsistent correlations. Factors such as temperature volatility,[2] seasonal variations,[3] and geographical context[1] play a role in influencing crime rates. Additionally, environmental crimes, such as illegal waste dumping and unauthorized emissions, can contribute to climate change, creating additional factors that may influence crime patterns.[4]

  1. ^ a b Lynch, Michael J.; Stretesky, Paul B.; Long, Michael A.; Barrett, Kimberly L. (2020-11-05). "The Climate Change-Temperature-Crime Hypothesis: Evidence from a Sample of 15 Large US Cities, 2002 to 2015". International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. 66 (4): 430–450. doi:10.1177/0306624x20969934. ISSN 0306-624X. PMID 33153330.
  2. ^ Cruz, Erik; D’Alessio, Stewart J.; Stolzenberg, Lisa (2020-06-01). "The Effect of Maximum Daily Temperature on Outdoor Violence". Crime & Delinquency. 69 (6–7): 1161–1182. doi:10.1177/0011128720926119. ISSN 0011-1287.
  3. ^ Linning, Shannon J.; Andresen, Martin A.; Brantingham, Paul J. (2016-03-17). "Crime Seasonality: Examining the Temporal Fluctuations of Property Crime in Cities With Varying Climates". International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. 61 (16): 1866–1891. doi:10.1177/0306624x16632259. ISSN 0306-624X. PMID 26987973.
  4. ^ Pellegrino, Nicolette (2018-12-11). "A Gap in Causation? Punishing Polluters for Contributing to Climate Change & Increasing Violent Crime". Pace Environmental Law Review. 35 (2): 375. doi:10.58948/0738-6206.1819. ISSN 0738-6206.