Journal article
Examining the use of a geodemographic classification in an exploratory analysis of variations in fire incidence in South Wales, UK
School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Queensland, 4072, Australia1
GIS Research Centre, Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods, Division of Computing and Mathematics, Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, United Kingdom2
The Kadoorie Institute, 8/F T.T.Tsui Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong3
•Geodemographic classification to explore trends in spatial fire incidence.•Demonstrate that geodemographic measures have value as exploratory tools.•Draw attention to debates that question the use of neighbourhood classifications.•Findings suggest a need for more detailed research on geodemographic classifications.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2013 |
Pages: | 37-48 |
ISSN: | 18737226 and 03797112 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.firesaf.2013.03.004 |