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. 2020 Oct 14;15(10):e0240077. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240077

Table 2. Main categories of man-made disasters and findings about crime pattern consequences.

Group Definition Type Crime Went Up Crime Went Down
Malicious Events maliciously caused by individuals or groups (incl. offenders, non-states actors and states). Terrorist attacks, sabotage, arson, riots, threats posed by the presence or actions of armed groups [35]–Looting and property crime
[36]–Looting and property crime
Accidental Unforeseen events not maliciously caused by individuals or groups (accidents) and technological failures. Technological failure, human error [37]–All crime
Legitimate Events intentionally organised non-malicious individuals or groups for a different purpose. Sporting event, strike, political rally [38]–Violent offences [40]–All crime
[38]–All crime
[39]–Property and violent offences