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About
Dr. Dylan Spencer, an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University, specializes in criminology with a focus on conservation-related crime. He utilizes spatial and quantitative methods to understand and address issues in this field, emphasizing prevention rather than explanation. Through interdisciplinary research, he seeks to connect criminology with conservation science, providing insights into the relationship between human behavior and environmental damage.
Disciplines
- Criminology
Research Interests
- Spatial Analysis
- Crime Prevention
- Quantitative Methods
- Conservation Biology
- Crime Science
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Further evidence for situational determinants of crime: the role of environmental and geographic features in explaining violence hotspots in Colombia, South America
Pires, S. F., Guerette, R. T., Rio, J. D. & Spencer, M. D., Mar 2 2026, In: Crime Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Illuminating Crime Prevention: Evidence from Washington, DC's Street Lighting Upgrade
Mitre-Becerril, D. & Spencer, M., Feb 3 2026, Elsevier.Research output: Other contribution › Other › peer-review
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Risky Facilities and the Legacy of Ronald Clarke: Developing a New Typology of Risky Facilities to Improve Situational Crime Prevention Strategies
Spencer, M. & Schnell, C., Feb 2 2026, SSRN.Research output: Other contribution › Other
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When wildfires suppress crime: A spatial analysis of post-wildfire trends in Los Angeles
Spencer, M. D., Cohen, N. D. & Connealy, N., Jun 3 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Applied Geography. 193, 104078, 1 p., 104078.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wildlife Poaching in North America: A Systematic Review of Motivations, Opportunity Structures, and Rationalizations
Spencer, M. & Cohen, N. D., Apr 15 2026, Elsevier.Research output: Working paper › Preprint