The Influence of Space and Environment on Crime and Economic Indicators: A Systematic Literature Review

The focus of this study is the interplay between public policy, economic growth, regional science, and crime, and their mutual influences. Through a Systematic Literature Review, our objective is to explore the fundamental concepts underlying these domains and derive actionable guidelines for public policies aimed at promoting development at social, regional, and economic levels. Adhering to the PRISMA methodology, this review encompasses a comprehensive analysis of 232 articles sourced from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, spanning the period from 1997 to the beginning of April 2022. The selected articles were subjected to rigorous filtering and organization of data, enabling the establishment of meaningful connections, results, and conclusions. Additionally, the Vos Viewer software was employed to visually depict the relationships between data based on keywords and authors. Upon analyzing the findings, we observed that from an economic standpoint, crime as a social phenomenon is predominantly associated with corruption and tax/revenue-related offenses. Even with the inclusion of regional filters. We perceive regional science to be an exceptionally fertile ground for further academic exploration and inquiry.