Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Urban Crime in Abidjan

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2024 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 11 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Gogoué Jean Claude DANHOUE, M. BAMBA Ladji, VODONNON Totin k. Maruis

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I4P108

How to Cite?

Gogoué Jean Claude DANHOUE, M. BAMBA Ladji, VODONNON Totin k. Maruis, "Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Urban Crime in Abidjan," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 11,  no. 4, pp. 61-67, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I4P108

Abstract:

The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of socioeconomic variables on urban crime in Abidjan. This mixedmethod study combined a literature review, direct observation in the field, semi-structured interviews, and the use of a questionnaire. A sample of 200 individuals was selected according to the criteria of the reasoned choice sampling method. The results of the study highlight a high level of crime in Abidjan, particularly in the commune of Yopougon, where a significant correlation was observed between poverty, unemployment, limited access to education, and crime. Analysis of statistical data from security authorities reveals a diversity of crimes committed in several neighbourhoods of the commune, involving increasingly younger actors. To reduce the identified risk factors, the article recommends implementing a holistic and integrated approach involving the collaboration of multiple actors and addressing the issue of urban crime comprehensively.

Keywords:

Impact, Socioeconomic factors, Crime, Urban environment.

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