Citation

Snyder JA, Evans SZ. Crim. Justice Stud. Crit. J. Crime Law Soc. 2017; 30(3): 307-319.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1478601X.2017.1293534

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Past research suggests that fear of crime is influenced by several factors including perceptions of risk and previous victimization. Fear of crime may also vary by location and context. The current study examines the influences on fear of crime among campers including perceptions of risk and past experiences with victimization while camping. Survey data collected from individuals camping in state and national parks were analyzed. Fear of crime was significantly related to perceptions of risk and taking safety precautions, however experiencing a previous victimization while camping was only marginally related to fear. Participants expressed higher levels of fear and perceptions of risk in their own neighborhoods compared to when camping. These results are discussed in terms of policy implications and suggestions for further research.

Language: en

Keywords

camping; Fear of crime; perceptions of risk; safety; victimization