Social Disorganization and Urban Homicide Rates: A Spatial-Temporal Analysis in São Paulo, Brazil 2000 to 2015

This study aims to contribute understanding urban spatial and temporal patterns of social disorganization homicide rates in São Paulo, Brazil (2000–2015). Using exploratory data analysis panel regression techniques, we describe spatial-temporal assess what extent can explain between-district variation trajectories. The results showed some the pattern decline across districts, less disorganized communities experienced earlier, more linear declines. However, found no evidence suggest that changes are associated with differences rates.