The Influence of Weather Temperature on Crime Occurrence in Babylon Province

Adnan Kareem  Gahar; Rafal Hussein  Najem; Abdul Karim Abbas Karim

doi:10.35516/hum.v51i6.5571

Authors

Adnan Kareem Gahar Department of Geography Education, College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9516-3250
Rafal Hussein Najem Department of Geography Education, College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6994-3902
Abdul Karim Abbas Karim Information Technology Office, Al Qasim Green University, Babylon, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0729-1813

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v51i6.5571

Keywords:

Temperature, Crime, Babylon province

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigates the influence of temperature fluctuation on specific types of crimes in Babylon in Iraq. It also analyzes how varying temperatures leave an impact on crime patterns and trajectories.

Methods: The study uses quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to examine temperature and crime data. Statistical techniques, including correlation and regression analysis, are applied to assess the relationships between temperature variables and crime rates.

Results: The study results showed that there is a strong affinity between temperatures and crime rates. Murder crimes reach their peak in hot summer months. The study also showed that theft crimes, including burglary, increase during cold winter months. Statistical analysis validates these findings, highlighting a direct correlation between temperature and murder rates and an inverse correlation with theft rates.

Conclusions: This study confirms the huge impact of temperature fluctuation on criminal behavior in Babylon, Iraq. Recognizing these seasonal variations may help construct effective crime prevention strategies. Additionally, the study explores multiple theoretical perspectives, underlining the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensively grasp the intricate relationship between climate and crime.

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