Theft Victimization in Urban Settings: Comparison of Tourist and Resident Case Profiles
Citation (APA 7)
Marteache, N., & Trinidad, A. (2024). Theft Victimization in Urban Settings: Comparison of Tourist and Resident Case Profiles. Crime & Delinquency, 70(11), 3102-3126.https://doi.org/10.1177/00111287231163100
Abstract
The relationship between urban tourism and crime has been well documented, although a focus on the specifics of tourist victimization is lacking. This study explores police-recorded thefts against urban tourists in the city of Barcelona (Spain). We apply Conjunctive Analysis of Case Configurations to a large data sample to uncover victimization case profiles and the context in which crimes are committed. Comparisons to resident victimization reveal that the case profiles most likely to result in a tourist being the victim of theft have predominantly female, young targets, and occur mostly at restaurants/bars and during the Summer. Future research should examine victimization trends while accounting for time spent in different settings, and compare self-protective behaviors taken by tourists and residents.