Safety Around the Clock: Temporal Variations of Victimisation and Safety Perceptions in Transit Environments

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This chapter explores the temporal dimension of victimisation and safety perceptions in transit environments, analysing key factors across different timeframes: daily variations (day and night), differences between weekends and weekdays, and seasonal patterns. Drawing on police statistics and survey data from 4,893 participants across 28 municipalities, the analysis examines how different fears, times of day, and types of victimisation interact to shape safety perceptions. Findings show that most crimes occur in the evening, with offence types varying according to the time of day. Crime rates are higher at weekends, while seasonal patterns show only minor differences overall but some variation is found when analysed according to crime type. Safety perceptions also shift significantly, with the lack of safety peaking at night. Previous victimisation is the strongest predictor of daytime fear. Understanding these temporal dynamics is essential for addressing the safety concerns of transit users both at stations and along their routes, making these places more accessible and sustainable.

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