In the latest episode from the Justice Insights podcast by the Center for Justice Research (CJR) at Texas Southern University, researchers from CJR and Stetson University utilize zip code-level data to examine the relationship between economic factors and crime rates in Houston, Texas. The episode highlights a significant correlation between unemployment and violent crime and explores connections between poverty, population density, and property crime rates. Additionally, it delves into a surprising finding: higher academic performance is associated with increased property crime rates. This comprehensive analysis underscores the potential benefits of enhancing economic and educational opportunities in underprivileged areas to effectively reduce crime rates.

You can find all current episodes of our Justice Insights podcast on our website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, serving as a crucial platform for sharing research from the academic sphere to the public space. There has never been a better time to disseminate facts and solutions, making these insights accessible to a broader audience outside the ivory tower.