The Stability of Space-Time Clusters of Burglary

This research, inspired by the precepts of optimal foraging theory, suggests that areas where domestic cluster shift over time, such that the location of clusters is not predictable over periods of or more months. However, although clusters do not remain in the same location over time (i.e. not stable over prolonged periods) they do tend to move in a ‘slippery’ manner, moving to areas at successive points in time. The implications of the findings for hot-spotting and prevention are discussed.