Lethal violence across areas of the rural-urban continuum: Evidence from Pernambuco, Brazil

Key Points

• Lethal violence increases significantly from rural to urban areas, affecting community safety and perceptions.
• Analysis shows a notable rise in crime rates, particularly in urbanized regions compared to rural counterparts.
• Observational analysis across diverse neighborhoods highlights socioeconomic factors influencing violence levels.
• The findings call for targeted interventions in urban areas to address the rising trends in lethal violence.