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A Discriminant Analysis of Commercial Burglary Versus Other Crimes in Savannah, Georgia

Lorrie L. Hoffman
Armstrong Atlantic State University

Alfreda Rogers
Armstrong Atlantic State University

May 2005

Abstract:
We intended to classify which areas and days businesses are vulnerable to burglary versus other crimes (robbery, larceny, murder, etc.). By using discriminant analysis, we expected to pinpoint areas that have a high concentration of commercial burglaries, as well as which day it probably will occur. Business owners would be able to use this form of analysis, along with the information, to help determine where to start a business while minimizing the costs for business insurance, security, surveillance, and other needed necessities for a secure working environment. We found no identifiable pattern in our data for recent crimes in Savannah, Georgia.

Keywords: crime, commercial burglary, discriminant analysis

JEL Classifications: R39, R13

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Date posted: May 13, 2005 ; Last revised: May 13, 2005

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Hoffman, Lorrie L. and Rogers, Alfreda, A Discriminant Analysis of Commercial Burglary Versus Other Crimes in Savannah, Georgia (May 2005). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=720222

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Lorrie L. Hoffman (Contact Author) Armstrong Atlantic State University ( email ) 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419 912-927-5317 (Phone) 912-921-2083 (Fax) HOME PAGE: http://www.armstrong.edu
Alfreda Rogers Armstrong Atlantic State University ( email ) 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419

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Date posted: May 13, 2005 ; Last revised: May 13, 2005

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Lorrie L. Hoffman (Contact Author)

Alfreda Rogers