Research note: Greater tree canopy cover is associated with lower rates of both violent and property crime in New Haven, CT
Gilstad-Hayden K, Wallace L, Carroll-Scott A, Meyer S, Barbo S, Murphy-Dunning C, Ickovics J. Research note: Greater tree canopy cover is associated with lower rates of both violent and property crime in New Haven, CT. Landscape And Urban Planning 2015, 143: 248-253. DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal crimeCrime prevention potentialHigh crime ratesRenter-occupied housingCrime ratesProperty crimeModifiable neighborhood characteristicsEthnic compositionMidsized cityCrimeLarge citiesTree canopy coverageNeighborhood characteristicsNew HavenEducational attainmentHousehold incomeCityHavenMedian household incomeGeneral findingsPrevention potentialHousingSpatial autocorrelationChicagoIncome