"Crime in every city was concentrated in a tiny number of street segments." David Weisburd's research reveals that crime is highly concentrated in specific street segments, challenging the traditional view that crime is evenly distributed across disadvantaged neighborhoods. This insight shifts the focus from broad neighborhood conditions to specific locations, emphasizing the importance of targeted policing and community intervention in high-crime areas. | Malcolm Gladwell | Talking to Strangers

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The Law of Crime Concentration

"Crime in every city was concentrated in a tiny number of street segments." David Weisburd's research reveals that crime is highly concentrated in specific street segments, challenging the traditional view that crime is evenly distributed across disadvantaged neighborhoods. This insight shifts the focus from broad neighborhood conditions to specific locations, emphasizing the importance of targeted policing and community intervention in high-crime areas.

-- Malcolm Gladwell