Elgar Encyclopedia of Transit Crime and Safety

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of, and reference source on, transit crime, highlighting safety as a key component of transit sustainability. It spans the full spectrum of transit-related offences and examines the social, spatial and behavioural factors that shape riders’ experiences.

Expert contributors examine crime and perceptions of safety across different transit settings, and cover a comprehensive range of issues including cyber-attacks, theft and violence, as well as precautionary safety measures. The Encyclopedia explores methodologies to document and improve understanding of transit crime and the varied responses to addressing it, including crime mapping, virtual reality and AI-driven surveillance.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Transit Crime and Safety is a crucial resource for scholars and students of transport studies, criminology, geography, urban planning, sociology, engineering and computer sciences. It is also a vital reference point for practitioners in public transport, transit authorities, NGOs and international organizations committed to safer, inclusive and environmentally responsible transport systems.

Key Features:

• Draws on interdisciplinary perspectives
• Presents over 130 clear and accessible entries
• Adopts a global approach, highlighting intersectional realities of mobility, vulnerability and inclusion