Honors Program Theses

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Open Access Honors Program Thesis

First Advisor

Erin Pavioni

Abstract

The influence of the United States military extends beyond its primary installations, as numerous urban areas surround these bases and serve as habitats for many of our nation's heroes. These military communities have become integrated into civilian regions, leading to a confluence of military and civilian zones. Given the diverse populations within these areas, there is a corresponding increase in crime rates; however, there is a notable paucity of literature examining whether these installations affect crime in military-civilian communities.

This study uses 2023 National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) incident-level arrest data, aggregated by geographic proximity to U.S. military installations, to examine the relationship between the presence and type of U.S. military installations and arrest patterns in surrounding civilian communities. Specifically, this study examines whether communities near combat arms military bases exhibit distinct patterns of crime compared to those near administrative or support-focused installations, and compares arrest patterns between areas proximate to military installations and those further away.

Year of Submission

2026

Department

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

Date Original

2026

Object Description

1 PDF file (20 pages)

Language

en

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