Space-temporal analysis of thefts from persons in terminal terrestre zone of Cuenca – Ecuador. Period 2020-2022

Authors

  • Paul Esteban Bravo-López Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Ciencias de la Tierra, Energía y Medio Ambiente, Universidad de Jaén. Campus Las Lagunillas, sn. Edificio A3. 23071, España / Instituto de Estudios de Régimen Seccional del Ecuador (IERSE), Vicerrectorado de Investigaciones, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador / Facultad de Ciencias de la Administración. Universidad del Azuay Cuenca, 010204, Ecuador http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1812-5613
  • Ronny Marcelo Calle Andrade Facultad de Ciencias de la Administración. Universidad del Azuay Cuenca, 010204, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21138/GF.886

Abstract

Citizen security is essential for the well-being of citizens. In the current context, Ecuador is facing a growing crime wave that generates deep concern among citizens. This study focused on analyzing the spatial-temporal patterns of robberies to people in the area of Terminal Terrestre of Cuenca in the period 2020-2022, using spatial analysis methods (Nearest Neighbor Index, Kernel Density Estimation and Grid Cell Mapping) and temporal analysis, through Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The results of applying these techniques generated cartographic products in which it was possible to visualize and detect several concentrations of points (hot spots) in different sectors of the study area. Likewise, the temporal analysis supported by data clocks and the Grid Cell Mapping method showed that there is a higher incidence of crime at certain times of day and in specific zones of the study area.

Author Biography

Paul Esteban Bravo-López, Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Ciencias de la Tierra, Energía y Medio Ambiente, Universidad de Jaén. Campus Las Lagunillas, sn. Edificio A3. 23071, España / Instituto de Estudios de Régimen Seccional del Ecuador (IERSE), Vicerrectorado de Investigaciones, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca 010204, Ecuador / Facultad de Ciencias de la Administración. Universidad del Azuay Cuenca, 010204, Ecuador

Docente - Investigador - Universidad del Azuay, IERSE. Estudiante de Doctorado - Universidad de Jaén (España).

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Bravo-López, P. E., & Calle Andrade, R. M. (2025). Space-temporal analysis of thefts from persons in terminal terrestre zone of Cuenca – Ecuador. Period 2020-2022. GeoFocus. International Review of Geographical Information Science and Technology, (36), 25–42. https://doi.org/10.21138/GF.886

Issue

No. 36 (2025)

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