THE GEOGRAPHY OF URBAN CRIME: ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF VIOLENCE RATES IN THE STATE OF PARÁ

Abstract

Examining criminal dynamics in contemporary metropolises requires focusing on how geographical layout and land use determine clusters of homicides. This article investigates the incidence of violent deaths in Pará, demonstrating that the historical absence of sanitation and transportation in urban fringes creates fertile ground for armed groups. To support this premise, the text triangulates theoretical analyses regarding the expansion of Amazonian cities and the vulnerability of impoverished populations. The examined material proves that the physical isolation of certain communities stems from structural planning failures, generating an environment favorable to drug trafficking. The simplistic view that the problem can be resolved solely through police repression is discarded, arguing instead that the transformation of the territory depends on massive public investments in infrastructure and social inclusion.