Tehtanje strahu pred kriminaliteto

Abstract

Fear of crime has been a frequent research topic for the past 50 years. The number of publications on the subject of fear of crime has been growing exponentially over the years. As a social problem, it has many consequences for different society areas, so it is studied by researchers in various scientific disciplines, from criminology to geography. Research on fear of crime has been the subject of numerous allegations regarding the inadequate theoretical definition and insufficient measurement of the phenomenon. The paper summarizes some of the criticisms and improvements in the measurement process that have led to valid and reliable conclusions of the crime fear investigation.