@article{ref1,
title="Spatial and temporal aspects of alcohol-related crime in a college town",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2007",
author="Brower, Ashley M. and Carroll, L.",
volume="55",
number="5",
pages="267-275",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The authors aimed to clarify crime &quot;movement&quot; through the city of Madison to focus efforts to address consequences of student drinking. The authors examined all crime reported by police during the 2003 year. METHODS: Using geographical information system (GIS) mapping and 2003 crime data from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the city of Madison, the authors investigated the relationships among high-density alcohol outlets and various city neighborhoods. RESULTS: Different categories of crime showed different temporal and spatial patterns: Serious crimes peaked between 2 and 3AM, coinciding with bar closing time. Less serious crimes peaked between 11PM and midnight. Reports of vandalism peaked in the morning and afternoon. &quot;Hotspots&quot; for different crimes moved throughout the downtown. Results were consistent with problems associated with high-risk student drinking in college communities. CONCLUSION: These results and maps generated by GIS led directly to changes made by city and university officials to address high-risk drinking.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}