Abstract

NORZA-CESPEDES, Ervyn  and  ESPINO-DUQUE, Gloria Patricia. Criminality and spatial analysis of crimes in Colombia, 2010. Rev. Crim. [online]. 2011, vol.53, n.1, pp.17-43. ISSN 1794-3108.

This document contains a statistical description of crimes registered in Colombia in 2010, together with a spatial analysis of crime pursuant to the titles of the Colombian Criminal Code, and delves into the most representative examples according to the rate of occurrence. In each title, both crimes and Police units with a greater number of reports at the national level are selected. The second part relates to a comparative description of crimes showing a social impact during years 2009 and 2010. The main variables in each type are analyzed. The article concludes with the presentation of the spatial analysis of crimes with a major impact in the country.

Keywords : Criminality; criminal policy; crime; theft; homicide; murder; criminal statistics.

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