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AbdulAzeez, A D, Etubi, U and Umar, B (2019) An assessment of multi-skilling in addressing skills shortage in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 1-13.
Abubakar, M, Zailani, B M, Abdullahi, M and Dodo, M (2021) Skills and competencies for survival in the modern construction industry: students' perspective in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 61-76.
Adzande, P, Gyuse, T T and Atser, J (2018) Correlates of crime in urban Makurdi, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 21-40.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: crimes types; Makurdi town; Nigeria; physical factors; social factors; questionnaire survey; urban crime
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- URL: http://waberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Correlates-of-Crime-in-Urban-Makurdi-Nigeria.pdf
- Abstract:
This study examined the social and physical correlates of crime in Makurdi town with a view to predicting their influence on the emerging crime pattern especially in a rapidly developing city in the global south. The study sought to provide insights on the pattern of crime and the key determinants of the distribution of opportunities for crime within the built environment, using Makurdi, Nigeria as the case study. To achieve this, the study utilized the survey research design to obtain data on social and physical attributes of the study area. Makurdi residential areas were divided into fifty-seven spatial units and a total of seven hundred and sixty-eight structured questionnaires were administered on household heads. The aggregated social and physical variables were regressed against the levels of victimization, theft, rape, assault, burglary and armed robbery so as to identify the major correlates of these crimes. The results suggest that age is a predictor of incidences of victimization and burglary while the age of buildings had a significant influence on incidences of victimization. Building density was linked to incidences of victimization and rape. Income and employment status were predictors of theft and assault while fences and houses with open frontages significantly influenced the occurrence of armed robbery and assault. The results of the analysis have given credence to the surveillance principle and the need for capable guardians as advanced by proponents of crime prevention through environmental design and the routine activities theory.
AlShamisi, H A, Chinyio, E, Ankrah, N, Kpamma, Z E, Mushatat, S, Oloke, D and Wilson, P (2019) Prevalence of leadership and management features amongst construction project managers in the UAE. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 41-55.
Amaka-Otchere, A B K (2016) Energy access and rural development in Ghana: prospects for decentralised energy and appropriate technology options. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 29-58.
Anosike, N M, Enenmoh, C R, Nkeleme, E and Mosaku, T O (2016) Comparative analysis of contributions of building and quantity surveying professions towards the development of sustainable construction industry in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 1-14.
Asigri, E O, Afram, S O and Ameyaw, C (2021) Fire safety design attributes of students' housing facilities in KNUST Ghana. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 41-58.
Bello, N A, Agava, Y H and Olanrele, O O (2021) Investment property typology analysis; evidence from Nigerian urban property returns and macroeconomic variables. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 77-96.
Bello, N U, Jolaoso, A B and Olanrele, O O (2018) Comparative analysis of investment attributes of hotel and commercial property in South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 1-20.
Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Omotehinshe, O J, Prince, E M and Aiyepada, E G (2021) Changing macroeconomic indicators and the rental values of residential properties in Ede Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 1-18.
Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Prince, E M, Ajiboye, B O and Olawuyi, S T (2020) Housing-related attributes and the changing structure of preferences. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 37-58.
Ekung, S, Okonkwo, C and Nwosu, E (2021) Claims culture and client-contractors' willingness to engage in future projects: a multivariate analysis. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 19-40.
Ezeokoli, N B, Komolafe, T B and Olukolajo, M A (2019) Macroeconomic fluctuations and event centres' return dynamics in Akure commercial property market, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 29-40.
Gasu, M B (2020) Residents' satisfaction with the use of green infrastructure in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 1-19.
Ibrahim, A G, Garba, M M, Okoli, O G, Zubairu, I K, Dahiru, D and Usman, J (2020) Properties of reactive powder concrete produced with unrefined metakaolin and gear inner wire. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 81-95.
Ijaola, I A and Idoro, G I (2020) Modelling the relationship between task characteristics and training of site supervisors in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 59-80.
Inuwa, I I (2018) Unethical professional practices in tendering of public building procurement in Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 55-73.
Kwaghsende, F K (2020) Assessment of social networks in informal solid waste recycling activities and sustainable solid waste management, North Central Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 21-35.
Oladokun, T T (2016) Effects of climate change on commercial properties in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 15-27.
Olatunji, A, Adama, U, Adoga, A, Ojetunde, I, Adewale, S and Nwuba, C C (2020) Valuing an underperforming agricultural entity in Minna, Nigeria as a specialised property. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 97-115.
Olukolajo, M A, Ogungbenro, M T and Adewusi, A O (2018) Tenants' characteristics and rent default tendencies in Akure residential property market. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 41-54.
Tunji-Olayeni, P F, Mosaku, T O, Fagbenle, O I and Amusan, L M (2016) Project management competencies of indigenous contractors in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 49-58.
Zailani, M B, Abubakar, M and Muhammad, A (2019) Assessment of barriers to Risk Management implementation in small construction projects in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 15-28.