Abstract :

This study to identify the relationship between dependent and independent variables as well as the spatial correlation between drug abuse cases and home burglary cases in Northeast District of Penang. The OLS regression was used to examine the relationship between the home burglary cases and drug abuse as well as the spatial correlation of drug abuse and home burglary cases based on Moran’s I. The increase of home burglary cases was proportional to the increase the number of cases in local drug abuse. In spatial context, the drug abuse and home burglary cases showed a positive correlation. Plus, this indicated that the spatial relationship between the two cases were proportional. The use of GIS application helps the authorities such as AADK, PDRM and local authorities to understand crime and drug abuse in time-space context. The space elements emphasized the issues related to drug and crimes, and assisting relevant authorities in strategy planning to reduce crime index and drug problems. GIS is used to conduct research on locations or spaces and new approaches to assist authorities in making decisions and strategies related to crime and drugs.

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Keywords :

Burglary, Drug abuse, Moran’s I, OLS, p-value.

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